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I have just bought a house and I knew that the garage was rather narrow. I have an MG4 but I am unable to get out of my car when it is parked in the garage. What is the narrowest EV that I can buy?
Is there a BEV available now or upcoming with similar or greater space inside as a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? I have test driven the VW ID.7 Tourer - space and comfort wise it fits the bill but lacks one...
What is the cheapest and most reliable used electric car to buy? Small size is okay and a range above 150 miles on a full charge.
I bought my Skoda Enyaq from a Skoda dealership this year with 7400 miles. A 12V battery issue meant a return to the dealer and to my shock they recommended rear tyres be replaced as part of the vehicle...
My Hyundai Kona Electric 12v battery failed after 18 months, leaving the car inaccessible, as all the doors were locked and the "smart key" would not work. The AA fitted a new battery, but isn't this dangerous,...
I've owned my 15 year old MkVI Golf TSI for 12 years and it's reliably covered over 160,000 miles. However, expensive problems are occurring and there are more issues on the horizon. It's probably towards...
Do plug in hybrids need the same charger as a full EV or can a smaller capacity charger be used?
I currently drive an EV and am suffering 'range frustration'. I have a home charger (7p/Kw) and have problems with finding, and object to paying the charging fees, from public charging points. I would...
I like quiet cars with soft suspension. Can you recommend an EV that has this? Many EV reviews highlight wind and tyre noise and a hard ride. Is the DS 3 E-Tense a contender. I like French luxury!
When going away for a number of months I have left my previous ICE cars on a battery conditioner in the garage to preserve the 12 volt battery. I now own an EV and have read that this would not be possible...