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A Kia dealership told us the ECG discount might expire or change from April 2026. What info do you have on this? Can you confirm this is not the case.
My existing car is 19 years old and needs replacing. At 2000 miles a year I think electric can be ruled out? PHEV - read this mileage might wear battery down quickly. So should I replace with petrol car?
When the 800V electric Merc CLA250+ becomes available with 400V charging capability, will it come with compromises in terms of the cars efficiency and performance?
My Kia Sportage is ready for changing this year and I am considering ordering an EV. My problem is that my 3 bed bungalow is heated by night storage heaters using Economy 7. This will use a lot of power...
I currently have a hybrid SUV and I was looking at a replacement. Looking at same car from the same dealer (both demonstrators) the hybrid was significantly more expensive than the electric for same spec/year....
I purchased a 74 plate Cupra EV a year ago and had variable success using either the in-car Cupra infotainment system or the Cupra App to schedule timed home charging during cheap rate. I have resorted...
Is now a good time to buy an EV or should I wait for new technology like sodium ion batteries for example to become more widely available?
What is the average cost of a new electric drive motor for a two wheel drive mid-size SUV?
Our wonderful 3.5 year old EV suddenly wouldn’t move and was towed to the local main dealer. 12 weeks later we have been told that it needs a new traction battery which will have to come from Italy, no...
I am currently driving a 2017 Peugeot 2008 which is certainly big enough for our needs but it’s time to change and time to look at EVs. I’d like a range that comfortably covers the 165 mile journey to...
 

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