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I test drive electric cars – these are the ones to buy, and to avoid
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (1303+ words) I have been surprised at the gulf between the genuinely good stuff in the electric market and those models that are very easy to forget As a writer who specialises in cars, I've driven more than 20 new electric vehicles (EVs)…...
Buying an electric car is cheaper than you think – and could save you £14,500
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1137+ words) There is a massive caveat, however " and a big problem the Government needs to fix Forget the environment. For most electric car drivers the main case for ownership these days is economic. Driven by falling costs, sales of electric cars…...
My work Christmas party is miles from my home - can I ask them to pay for a taxi?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (782+ words) Nobody can safely walk home from the venue the reader's employer has chosen, and it is too far to cycle. Should the employer contribute towards transport? In our weekly series, readers can email in with any financial dilemma and enter…...
EV drivers set for cheaper charging with plan to make digging up pavement easier
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (685+ words) Government wants to cut red tape - despite parking war fears Ministers are drawing up plans to cut planning red tape to make it easier for electric vehicle drivers to install domestic on-street chargers. The Department for Transport (DfT) is due…...
Digging up pavements for cheaper EV street charging set to be made easier
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (674+ words) Government wants to cut red tape - despite parking war fears Ministers are drawing up plans to cut red tape to make it easier for electric vehicle drivers to install domestic on-street chargers. The Department for Transport (DfT) is due to…...
My solo Sicily holiday was filled with beach days, trattoria – and great company
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (852+ words) A group tour for those travelling alone offers time to luxuriate in the landscape and make new friends From my balcony, wallowing in the view through the palm trees, past the curving pool to the sea beyond, I hear belly…...
EV charging in the UK double the cost in Portugal - how prices compare to Europe
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (614+ words) The costs of charging an electric car on the road in the UK are among the most expensive in Europe For electric car drivers about to take their vehicle on a late August holiday across the Channel or those EV…...
Why I spent £15k on an electric car aged 19 - despite a petrol one being cheaper
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (678+ words) Younger drivers are more open to getting electric vehicles, even though the costs can be higher upfront Younger drivers are more open to getting electric vehicles, even though the costs can be higher upfront Samuel Bell bought his electric car…...