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Electric company car tax explained

Drive Electric

The UK government slashed electric company car tax, instantly making EVs much more attractive for businesses and employees. Here we take a look at what company car tax is, what’s changed, and how it compares between different types of cars. What is company car tax? How much is company car tax? Company Car Tax bands.

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UK EV startup develops prototype for riderless electric bike

Green Car Congress

A crowdfunded London-based EV startup, Sparky Automotive , says it has developed a prototype for a riderless electric bike. With a 32 kWh pack, it offered a driving range of around 160 miles (250km). Their initial prototype was a traditional 3-door hatchback glider with an electric powertrain added.

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What Are The Benefits of Driving an Electric Car?

Drive Electric

Oft-overlooked in favour of WLTP ranges and tax incentives, the simple joy of driving an EV is rarely spoken about. The RAC Foundation reports it currently costs – on average – around £80 to fill up a vehicle with petrol or diesel (based on a 55 litre fuel tank). Road tax for example is completely nil if you drive an EV.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

Greenpeace , on the other hand, argues that sales of all diesel and petrol vehicles, including hybrids, must end by 2030 to meet such a target. In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more. The San Diego backlash over a mileage tax may be just the beginning.

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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

The Truth About Cars

That makes the $33,550 (before any federal tax credits or state incentives) Kona Electric the most affordable way to take advantage of the deal. In some instances, this simply results in a few hundred miles worth of range. Consumers worry about an EV's range and where they might be able to charge on commutes or longer road trips.

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

Drive Electric

It almost seems as though London is against us mere motorists. With some great transport links to take advantage of, having a car in London isn’t always necessary or practical. Why are EVs best for London? Thankfully, the UK Government has taken the crucial step of banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs

Drive Electric

Around 15 years ago, electric cars were typically only capable of covering less than 50 miles on a single charge. These days, some new releases like the Tesla Model S Long Range boast WLTP ranges above 400 miles. A more typical ‘real world’ range for most new EVs is in the region north of 150 miles. EVs are just city cars.

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