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Do electric cars need running in like petrol and diesel models? I'm buying a new Kia e-Niro 4. The dealer says they have several in their storage compound. Do I need to worry that it has potentially been...
Are electric cars heavier than their petrol and diesel equivalents? If so does the extra weight mean they take longer to stop? If so is thus a road safety hazard?
If buying an electric car, is it best to own or lease the battery?
Do plug-in hybrids recharge the battery whilst moving like standard hybrids?
I always used to ask my dad these questions but sadly he passed away last year. I'm looking at possibly buying a secondhand Renault Zoe and wondered if the battery life would be affected with age. I don't...
I currently drive a Mitsubishi Shogun, I would like to replace it with an all-electric or hybrid SUV but I have been told that I won't be able to pull as much weight as I pull now. The Shogun hauls 3250kg,...
We have a 2009 Ford Focus, which is used mostly for short trips. We also have a 2008 Freelander 2 mostly used for longer trips and for towing our caravan up to 250 miles at a time. Both are MoT'd and running...
I would like to change my current car for an electric one, but at the moment they don't have the range I would like. I think this will happen in time, along with more charging points, but do you think...
My wife and I have owned several Toyota hybrid cars - currently a Corolla Touring Sports - and have been very pleased with them. I must confess that I'm a bit confused regarding Government policy and would...
I have a couple of questions about electric vehicles. There are known issues associated with Sub Stations and strong EMF from devices. How safe is it to sit just a few inches above a huge slab of batteries...
 

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