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I will not be using my Honda CR-V hybrid for a month. In order reduce the chance of theft I would like to store the 12v battery in my secure garage (on a CTEK charger). Will I be able to centrally lock...

It has recently been said that a self charging hybrid car has to have regular use to keep the 12v battery in good condition. Is there a 'rule of thumb' minimum annual mileage needed for the owning of...

I live in a quiet residential area and can nearly always park at the kerbside on the street immediately outside my front gate. What are the laws regarding running a cable from an EV charger on the wall...

Whats the maximum length for a EV charging cable? My parking space is approximately 40 metres from my house.

I have just been told by a Kia mechanic at our local Kia dealer that my Sportage GT line S self charging HEV only ever is powered by the electric motor and that the engine only charges the battery. This...

The battery on our Yaris hybrid tends to go to near flat if left for more than two - three days. I understand that this a common hybrid problem due to very small battery.
Are there any self charging...

I own a Ford Kuga Titanium PHEV. Is it cheaper to charge the battery at a commercial charge point or by charging it using the petrol engine?

Are plug in hybrids worth having? We live in a village and frequently do 20 to 30 miles to access facilities, so would need regular charging unless we just revert to the petrol engine.

I have just bought a Kia Soul EV 2021 with a stated max range of 280 miles. I have done several long journeys and charged to 100% (normally charge to 80% when using it locally) When at 100% it gives approx...

How often does the battery in a hybrid car need charging? I'm thinking of a Kia Niro and I do on average about 200 miles a week.