Can I still buy a range extender EV?
What electric cars have range extenders?
Asked on 17 April 2024 by Keven Stobbs
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Currently the only new vehicle on sale in the UK with a range extender is the Mazda MX-30 R-EV, while on the used market the only options are the BMW i3 REX and Vauxhall Ampera.
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