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How to get the maximum range from your electric car

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These easy-to-follow tips will help your electric car to travel further between battery charges – and save you money in the process.
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Glossary

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The Motoring Electric glossary runs from AC to ZEV. It shoud help you to understand the acronyms, abbreviations and terminology used for electric cars.
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EV MPG: what is miles per kWh for electric cars?

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A miles per kWh figure is used to calculate efficiency for electric cars – and knowing it could save you money.
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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.
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Does an electric car need to pass an MOT test?

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An EV doesn't have to pass an exhaust emissions test, but it still requires an MOT when it reaches three years old. We explain the process.
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How many years will the batteries last in an electric car?

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We explain the factors that affect electric car battery life – and look at how long these crucial components will typically last.
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What are the differences between plug-in hybrid and regular hybrid cars?

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Plug-in hybrids cars are more expensive to buy than their 'self-charging' hybrid counterparts. Are they worth the additional cost?
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How to find your nearest Tesco EV charging point

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Tesco has installed Pod Point electric car chargers at more than 500 of its UK supermarkets. Here's how to find one close to you.
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Energy crisis: how will owning an electric car affect my bills?

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Charging an electric car at home will inevitably increase your energy bills. However, an EV could still save you money overall.
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How to find your nearest Tesco EV charging point

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Tesco has installed Pod Point electric car chargers at more than 500 of its UK supermarkets. Here's how to find one close to you.

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.

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.

EV gears explained: are all electric cars automatic?

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Does an electric car have a gearbox? And is every EV automatic? Motoring Electric's quick guide answers all your questions.

Which electric cars can use Ionity ultra-fast 350kW chargers?

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The Ionity network of 350kW ultra-rapid chargers is the fastest way to recharge your EV. But which cars can take advantage of the technology?

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