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We've recently bought a Toyota Bz4x electric car and I'm wondering how much effect on the range running a dash cam will have?
Can you recommend a small, inexpensive EV (new or nearly new) that is definitely capable of carrying bikes on the roof? Range is not too important and we prefer simplicity and traditional controls over...
I am interested in buying a used electric car, but electric parking brakes are a deal-breaker. Please can you list the electric cars that have a mechanical handbrake for my shortlist?
I am a volunteer driver and take people to hospital for their treatment. I need a car that has a range of 340 miles, so a saw a car Polestar advertisement saying the Polestar has a 341 mile range so I...
I’m looking to change my car and considering a Lexus LBX and VW ID3. However I only do 4000 miles pa so which of these cars will be best suited to such a low mileage?
I'm thinking about a used 58Kw ID 3 on a 71 plate, I've heard there are reliability issues with some of the components, my wife's Enyaq recently needed to have a regulator replaced under warranty. am...
As range anxiety remains a concern, why do manufacturers make EVs so powerful? Surely less powerful motors would extend range for the same battery size?
I have a Seat Mii electric which requires new tyres. I am being told by tyre suppliers that Ev cars require special tyres due to the extra weight. Surely the load index in this case 81 and speed rating...
When charging an electric car does any charging of the car 's 12v battery take place this seems to me a good feature to have as when the car has not been driven for sometime the car battery was flat, the...
When does road tax start for privately owned EVs?
 

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