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Having driven through some epic puddles and sections of flooded roads over the last few months how do electric cars perform in these situations? Are the motors and connections fully waterproofed?
If an electric vehicle stops, for what ever reason, mechanical or run out of power - is it true they cannot be towed?
We currently have a diesel Skoda Superb. We are looking to change it for the most eco-friendly car we can afford. The Superb is a 2016 model with about 40,000 miles on the clock so we have that to trade...
My wife and I are thinking of buying an electric car. We have a 10-year-old diesel Ford S-Max with 70,000 miles on the clock. We got it as a family workhorse when we used to tow a caravan. We'd now like...
I have a 12-year-old BMW that is getting expensive to keep on the road. I want to get an electric car. It needs to be one that can handle the bumpy lane I live on (full of potholes). Is there a scrappage...
My Renault Zoe is coming up for its first service. It has only done 1800 miles. What is there to service and what is the likely cost? Is this going to be a very expensive car wash?
Which is the best value electric car?
It is stated that electric cars will be much cheaper to service than petrol/diesel. Is this actually the case?
Having bought a new petrol powered car, I was interested to hear the Government bring forward the date for banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles. As I live in a block of flats and park in the...
I’m looking at the Hyundai Ioniq all-electric, could you tell me what real distance it covers on a full charge? The dealer is telling me it does 160 miles, is this true?
 

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