Could you live with an EV? We answer all your electric car questions and give it a go ourselves

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Could you live with an EV? We answer all your electric car questions and give it a go ourselves

We’ve gone EV myth busting to show what it’s really like to live with an electric car. Our tests reveal the truth about charging and range worries. How reliable is the UK’s charging network on a road trip to the east coast of England? And how does our EV live up to its range claims?

Our expert motoring critic shows what it’s like to live with an EV compared to a petrol or diesel car, and finds that there’s actually lots to enjoy. Still concerned about battery life in cold weather and those high EV prices? Join our electric car road test and we’ll answer all of your EV questions.

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