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What is preconditioning and how can it boost an electric car’s range?

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Preconditioning can improve comfort, add battery range and benefit your bank balance. Our quick guide explains how the process works.
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Charging an electric car: what you need to know

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Our quick guide to charging an electric car explains how long it takes, where to charge and how to save money by charging your EV at home.
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Hyundai electric cars: Your questions answered

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Here's what you need to know about Hyundai’s growing range of electric cars, including the Inster supermini and Ioniq 5 N hot hatchback.
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Driving an electric car – how is it different?

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An electric car is no more difficult to drive than one powered by petrol or diesel. If you are an EV novice, our guide explains the process.
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What happens if an electric car’s battery runs flat?

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Running out of charge in an EV is inconvenient and inadvisable. We explain your options if your electric car's battery goes flat.
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EVs explained: What do you need to know about electric cars?

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Our beginner's guide will help you get started on your electric car journey. We explain how EVs work and how they differ from other cars.
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Charging an electric car: the difference between AC and DC current

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We explain the difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electricity. How do they affect EV charging times?
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How long does it take to charge an electric car?

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How long an electric car takes to charge depends upon a number of factors. We do the maths, helping you to save time.
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Slow, fast and rapid: electric car charging speeds explained

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Want to understand the practical differences between public charger speeds for electric cars? Our quick guide explains all.
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Do electric cars have to make a sound?

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New electric and hybrid cars must be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) to improve road safety. We explain the technology.

What is Plug & Charge for electric cars?

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Using Plug & Charge makes the process of charging an electric car, easier, and the service is free. We explain how it works.

How do you drive an electric car with one pedal?

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One-pedal driving can make journeys easier and boost your electric car’s range. We explain the technique and the technology.

Do you need a three-phase electricity supply to charge an EV at home?

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We explain the difference between a single-phase and three-phase electricity supply. And what this means for charging an EV at home.

Electric cars: Why charging capacity doesn’t tell the whole story

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We explain the difference between electric car charging capacity and charging speed – and how each can impact the time taken to recharge.

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