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What is the average cost to recharge an electric vehicle with, let's say, a 70kWh battery, or even, say, a Volkswagen Golf?
I purchased a Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV in September 2021. At that time I was getting over 30 miles on electric power. This, as expected, declined during the winter and spring but when the weather warmed...
One pedal driving sounds like a genuine advance in ease of motoring. Are all of the newer electric cars so equipped? And is the feature available on any hybrid models?
Will electric cars with a retail price in excess of £40,000 and registered before April 2025 have to pay the higher rate of road fund tax?
My Kia e-Niro has Michellin Primacy 3 tyres which perform poorly in the wet (they also have just over 2mm tread). My other petrol cars all have all-season tyres which are phenomenal, but the cars all weigh...
Are some tyres made especially for electric/hybrid cars and, if so, what are the differences and why?
Nine years and 111,000 miles ago I bought a Mazda 5 on your advice which has served me well but is getting tired. My wife has a 13 year old Nissan Micra which has done 60,000 miles. Along with solar panels...
I am too confused to make the right decision in buying my first electric car either new or used. I hardly do 5,000 miles a year. I average 400 miles a month, all within city. I do motorway maximum 40...
I have noticed that many EV charging points are installed on the outside of houses, and not inside the garage. Is there a problem with charging in a garage?
I have just taken delivery of my Kia Niro PHEV. I have a wallbox charger and intend to top up the battery each night so I have 100 per cent charge for local trips. Will this damage the battery?