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Current Affairs: the latest news on everything electric

We’ve put together a selection of interesting articles for you about electric driving. We hope you have fun browsing, reading, and discovering a whole new world of mobility.

Running costs: what an electric car actually costs

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What it costs to charge an electric car

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A man charging his electric VW vehicle

Running costs: what an electric car costs

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Person at desk using laptop to compare the costs

Cost comparison: is an electric car more expensive than a petrol one?

ID.3 with a bike rack on a mountain road
ID.3 with a bike rack on a mountain road

Benefits of small electric cars

Installing your home charger

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Things to consider when installing home charger

Installing a home charger allows you to charge conveniently and economically. Discover all you need to know about who’ll install your charging station and what you need to consider in advance.

A home charger for rented flats: how to plan your installation

You don’t need to be a homeowner to install an electric charge point. Here you’ll learn all you and your landlord need to know about home chargers and home charging.

Reassuring your charging concerns

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Let’s talk range...

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EV route planner

For most day-to-day journeys you’ll be able to charge from home. For longer journeys you may need to re-charge en route. The EV route planner will plan your route, ensuring there’s always a charge point when you need one.

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Power consumption and range

Electric cars have nothing to hide when it comes to power and range. Here we’ll uncover a few truths around the issues of energy consumption and distance.

Will an electric car suit my lifestyle?

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Things you should know about your electric car

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Keeping the battery of your electric car cool

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Snowboarder going back to their ID.3

Maintaining electric car batteries in cold weather

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Blue ID.4 on a country road in the day time

Electric cars – the optimum speed

What’s the right battery size for your electric car?

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Approved Used ID.3 charging

Used electric cars: what you need to know

What's going on inside your electric car?

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What kind of motor does an electric car have?

Discover more about the driving force inside electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

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The power of positivity: Voltage explained.

Find out more about voltage and the current that flows through electric and plug-in hybrid cars.

Ways to own your electric car

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Used electric cars: what you need to know

Used electric cars can be a good option, however there are a few things you need to consider when looking to buy.

What’s the right battery size for your electric car?

With batteries, biggest isn't always best. Many factors play a part when deciding on the right battery size.

For the climate conscious driver

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Climate conscious travelling: on the road with an electric camper

Fancy a holiday in an all-electric campervan? Find out how you can enjoy camping with an electric car, and how the ID.Buzz, and the soon to be, ID.California are leading the way.

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The carbon footprint of electric cars

How climate-friendly are electric cars? Find out the real impact electric cars have on the environment, and how they measure up to their petrol and diesel counterparts.

Electric cars as electricity storage

What if the car of the future didn’t just drive with a battery, it became one? How electric cars could solve the problem of energy storage.

What's the future of mobility?

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The future of electric travel

Illustration of multiple batteries within a car
Illustration of multiple batteries within a car

Building New Cell Factories in Europe

Autonomous driving: levels and legal regulations

Close-up of person charging their ID.3
Close-up of person charging their ID.3

Maximum range: efficient driving and new technology

A vintage T2 Elektro van being charged in a cobbled street
A vintage T2 Elektro van being charged in a cobbled street

1970: The year our electric journey began

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