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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

There is such an expansive selection of listings, from both approved dealers and private sellers, that it’s difficult to know what the best buy for the average UK motorist is, what you get for your money and what sort of real-world range you should expect. With a real-world range of 140 miles, it’ll eat up the daily commute.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

A new generation of the pioneering mid-sizer has just launched, with 45 per cent larger battery (now 20kWh), a pure electric range of up to 84km (NEDC), all-wheel-drive and seating for up to seven. It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version. But it’s had a chunky price rise over the old model.

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Is misinformation putting the brakes on the used EV market?

My Energi

From battery systems failing and range figures plummeting, to planned obsolescence after an initial three-year finance deal is up, we’ve all heard the rumours. Does the range start to drop quickly after purchase? It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

Proponents believe such a car could be easily refuelled with hydrogen and assumed it would have greater range than a pure all-electric car. Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells.

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The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

EV Central

EV range is optimistic The brochure of an EV typically spruiks how far it will go on a charge. Those EV range claims can be gleaned from laboratory tests that aren’t realistic on public roads. READ MORE: Why is the range of an EV less on the freeway than the city? Don’t ever expect it to go that far.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Sleeker Sportback model will also be part of the e-Tron S range. Chevrolet Silverado EV will have an EV range of up to 650km. Arriving 2022. Oh, and it will be able to tow up to nine tonnes!

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Why are some EV chargers more expensive than others?

Green Charging

We do not want to waste money on cheap, low-quality commodities. EV chargers come in a range of charge speeds, this is determined by their “kW/h”, most standard chargers are rated at around 3-7kW. Smart charging involves intelligent management of how your EV charges, by connecting it to a grid or a solar pv network.