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I was expecting to see a £2,500 reduction on our invoice for the price of the car. Instead, I see £2083.33 to which they add VAT, to make £2,500. Shouldn't I expect the whole £2,500 off the price?
I paid a £500 deposit to secure an electric car from a main dealer, pending the financial arrangements being made. This was on 12 December. I was also given a lease contract statement which states valid...
Could you give me your thoughts on the second-hand EV car market please as dealers are making a huge mark up? I enquired about a two year old e-Golf that had 31,000 miles on the clock and they wanted £30...
I am looking to buy a Kia e-Niro 3. I live in the West of Scotland, near Paisley. I live in an apartment building so cannot have a home charger. How can I find all public charge points locally and beyond?
I have a Toyota Rav4 PHEV and I want to make a decision about an external 32amp charge unit. I am able to plug in to my domestic ring main but I have to leave a door or a window open and at this time...
I have a Mercedes E-Class estate which has been brilliant so far. It’s got about 100,000 miles on the clock and down the line I’d like to replace it with a fully electric version. However, I can’t seem...
I currently have a 1.4 petrol Vauxhall Mokka X. I am looking to replace this with an electric or self-charging hybrid SUV. I need something to get my golf clubs in. I travel only locally but have relatives...
The Government will apparently pay up to 35% of the total cost of EVs and PHEVs but reading up and trying to do my homework on government grants etc they only pay up to £3500 towards it which I feel is...
My daughter has a MINI One but now she needs a four-door car. She wants a MINI-size, or slightly bigger electric car. They are very pricey at the moment and we live 160 miles away. I have suggested getting...
Is it too early to buy an EV? Or better to wait a while for prices (hopefully) to come down and any initial problems to be ironed out?