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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs
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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs

Even though electric vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever, there are still several misconceptions that surround them. As the future is firmly electric, it’s about time we put some of these concerns to bed once and for all. From range issues to the cost of electric cars, read on as we debunk six of the most common electric car myths out there.

New WLTP Vehicle Range Testing
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New WLTP Vehicle Range Testing

The way that cars are tested is changing. The EU’s Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) and Real Driving Emissions (RDE) tests are both due to come into effect on September 1 2018, replacing the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) tests. You will see some WLTP figures appearing in our vehicle ranges in the future as new models are released and tested with this new procedure.

London Congestion Charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know
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London Congestion Charge and electric vehicles: Everything you need to know

There are plenty of reasons why electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of motoring both in the UK and around the world. You only have to look to the London Congestion Charge for proof of that. Faced with the rising threat of climate change, one of the government’s first major steps to combat dangerous levels of carbon dioxide emissions in the country was introduce the Congestion Charge.

Do electric cars depreciate?
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Do electric cars depreciate?

Put simply, depreciation is the difference between the value of a car when you buy and sell it. Different cars depreciate at different rates, with the biggest loss of value felt in the first year and the subsequent two years. The value of a car could fall by as much as a third the instant you drive it off the forecourt. It may sound scary, but here we take a closer look at car depreciation and how you can avoid it.

Electric cars and the environment: Everything you need to know
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Electric cars and the environment: Everything you need to know

As the world attempts to move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, we can certainly look back and learn a thing or two. First and foremost, in many of our minds is looking at how we can be more sustainable in our home life and the way we travel. There’s never been a better time to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV), which is an environmentally-friendly form of private travel.