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Electric vehicle safety guide
When it comes to electric vehicle safety, EVs are built to the same safety standards as internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. But what should you do if you are still unsure about how safe electric vehicles are?
Whether you’re looking to find out the arrangements of electric vehicle charging points or want to know the safest electric cars, we’re here to give you peace of mind. Check out our electric vehicle safety guides below so you can drive your brand-new EV with confidence.
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What are the safest electric cars?
Whether you’re driving for business or leisure, vehicle safety is a common concern. When you take to the roads, you want peace of mind that adults and children are protected, including yourself…
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What are the earthing arrangements for electric vehicle charging points?
The top electric cars and new EV models on the market support ever-faster charging, which means higher-power charge points. Even domestic EV chargers offer up to 22kW if you have a three-phase…
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Electric car battery maintenance
If you’ve ever used the same laptop or smartphone for more than a year or two, you likely noticed its battery’s ability to hold charge began to drop, meaning you needed to…
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Do electric cars need servicing?
All cars need servicing to keep them in good roadworthy condition to help them pass their MOT and avoid expensive maintenance and repair work further down the road. Electric cars are no…
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Are electric cars safe?
The safety and reliability of electric cars has unfortunately been questioned thanks to nerve-wracking terms like ‘thermal runaway’ and headlines on burnt EVs that seemingly ignited for unknown reasons. However, these fears…
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Can you jump start an electric car?
Like internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, electric vehicles (EVs) have a 12V battery that is used to start the engine (or motor, in the case of an EV) and to power systems…
