Electric cars - the basics

Basics

The Ultimate Electric Car Guide

The ultimate guide to buying, charging and driving an electric car.

Driving

Can you do a long road trip in an electric car?

The simple answer is yes. Like all trips it’s a good idea to do a bit of planning beforehand but you can do a long road trip in an electric car.

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Charging

I'm not sure how to charge an electric car

Charging your electric car works a bit differently to petrol or diesel. So everyone’s a bit confused at first - but it’s easy once you know how.

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Breakdown

Do breakdown services cover electric cars?

The good news is that all major breakdown services cover electric cars and more and more local garages can help out now too.

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Insurance

What kind of insurance do I need for an electric car?

The great news is you don’t need specialist insurance for electric cars. But there are some extras, like battery cover, you’ll want to check your policy has.

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Environment

Do electric cars produce less CO2 than other cars?

If you drive a petrol or diesel car you're pumping CO2 into the atmosphere every time you nip out. Electric car exhausts don't have any carbon emissions.

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Basics