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Mercedes-Benz electric cars: Your questions answered

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Here’s what you need to know about the Mercedes-Benz range of electric cars, including prices, equipment and charging speeds.
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Can fully charging your electric car damage the battery?

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Charging your electric car's battery to 100 percent can impact its long-term health, as our EV advice guide explains.
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Kia electric cars: Your questions answered

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We explain what you need to know about Kia’s range of electric cars, including prices, equipment, charging speeds and forthcoming models.
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MG electric cars: Your questions answered

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We explain what you need to know about MG's range of electric cars, including prices, equipment, charging speeds and forthcoming models.
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Electric car jargon explained: from AC to ZEV

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Don’t know your kW from your kWh? Our easy-to-follow guide to electric car jargon should help to untangle a few cables.
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BMW electric cars: Your questions answered

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Here's what you need to know about BMW electric cars, from the iX1 to the i7, including questions about buying, charging and driving.
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How much does charging an electric car cost?

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Charging an electric car is almost certainly cheaper than filling up a petrol or diesel car with fuel. Here is everything you need to know.
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Do electric cars cost more to insure?

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Although an EV should be cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car, you’re likely to pay more for insurance. We explain why.
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Is servicing and maintenance cheaper on an electric car?

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They might be more expensive to buy, but an electric vehicle should be cheaper to run – and that includes the cost of servicing.
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Electric cars: Why charging capacity doesn’t tell the whole story

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We explain the difference between electric car charging capacity and charging speed – and how each can impact the time taken to recharge.

From slow to ultra-rapid: electric car charging speeds explained

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Want to understand the practical differences between slow, fast, rapid and ultra-rapid charging for electric cars? Our guide explains all.

Do electric cars have to make a sound?

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New electric and hybrid cars must be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) to improve road safety. We explain the technology.

What is Plug & Charge for electric cars?

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Using Plug & Charge simplifies the process of charging an electric car, and the service is free. We explain how the technology works.

Are electric cars really better for the environment?

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Are electric cars really less harmful to the planet? We take a brief look at the environmental arguments for and against EVs.

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