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Electric vehicle charging guide
Many drivers will have gotten used to the convenience of refuelling their petrol or diesel tanks over the years. But with an expansion in the charger network and a looming zero emission 2035 mandate, electric vehicle charging is something we all need to familiarise ourselves with.
These guides will explain everything you need to know about charging an electric vehicle. Learn about the costs of charging an electric vehicle and the different charging speeds as well as how to install a chargepoint at home.
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How do you pay for electric car charging?
Understanding how to pay for EV charging is the first step towards hassle-free electric driving. Discover all you need to know about paying for EV charge here.
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What are the different types of EV charging points?
The number of EV charging points in the UK is growing all the time. According to Zap-Map, an app that tracks the location of UK public charge points, there are now: Nearly…
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What are the benefits of electric cars?
We’re all told of the big benefits of electric cars, from quieter running to climate-friendly exhaust emissions (or no emissions at all). But what are the day-to-day benefits of actually driving electric…
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The difference between electric cars vs. hybrid cars
When the first hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) entered the market, they were sometimes referred to as “electric cars” to differentiate them from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Now we have MHEVs, FHEVs,…
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Picking your ideal electric car charger
Not all electric cars use the same charger, so what’s the difference, and how can you choose your ideal charger? The top electric car models on the market today come with various…
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What is a rapid charger?
The wider availability of charging infrastructure has played an important role in making electric cars an established part of the mainstream motoring market. Better infrastructure means drivers can go further and visit…
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What is an electric car and how does it work?
The days of the internal combustion engine (ICE) and even of hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) are numbered as the automotive sector moves towards a fully electric, zero-carbon future. Significant progress has already…
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How long does it take to charge an electric car?
While it might sound like a simple question, there’s no single answer to how long it takes to charge an electric car. In fact, the real-world charge time of electric cars can…
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How do you get a cable for charging my electric vehicle?
Unlike most hybrids and petrol or diesel cars, electric vehicles need to be plugged in to recharge from time to time, topping up the battery level and giving you more range for…
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How do electric cars charge?
Electric cars have large onboard batteries, with capacities ranging from 40 kWh to over 100 kWh (with some vehicles falling outside of this range at either end). Like your phone, tablet, or…
