All news on the topic: Electric cars

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Green boxes you see on the street are about to become something very different
In a BT Group survey, almost two-thirds of respondents said they think the country’s EV charging infrastructure is inadequate – but that could be about to change with a new pilot programme
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Hottest new trends for 2024 - travel, books, gaming, cars and music
The best books, technology and music of 2024 are among trends identified by The Mirror's experts, including our Travel Editor Nigel Thompson and Chief Sports Writer Andy Dunn
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Concorde's first flight tops list of best transport innovations of last 90 years
Other milestone moments include the first flight of a commercial jet airliner in 1958, and the opening of the Channel Tunnel, in 1994
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'My Tesla left me stranded on Christmas Eve – it never holds a charge in cold'
A Tesla owner has taken to social media to share his nightmare experience with the high-end electric vehicle, which left him stranded on Christmas Eve with no charge
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Myths about electric cars spread most during Christmas period, study finds
One in six Brits feel they are most likely to hear such misconceptions at the pub at this time of year, as they socialise more
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Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US over Autopilot defect
Over two million electric vehicles will be affected by the latest recall, which regulators say will increase warnings and alerts to drivers and even limit the areas where some Autopilot systems operate
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Thousands of jobs at Nissan plant protected under £2billion electric car plan
Thousands of jobs at Nissan's manufacturing plant in Sunderland have been safeguarded thanks to a new £2billion plan to increase electric car production at the site
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Stranger saves family after electric van bursts into flames and destroys home
Julie and David Hensby, from St Austell, Cornwall, dashed to rescue their three kids when the fire raged through their home, said to have been caused when their electric van "exploded"
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Brits in rural areas find it harder than those in the city - to be eco-friendly
Less than one in ten people living in rural areas would call themselves “very eco-friendly” - as they say the cost, and poor public transport in their area, are their top barriers
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Couple forking out £650 a month for electric van haven't driven it in 7 months
A Derbyshire couple are paying £650 to rent an electric van - but haven’t seen it for seven months. Jo and Darron Moody say they are “absolutely horrified” by the service they have received
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Van drivers reckon they could save nearly £3,000 a year - by going electric
Over half plan to go green within the next two years - and six in ten feel it will give them a good opportunity to do business with a more socially conscious clientele
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Kent and Pembrokeshire amongst the best road trips for Brits with electric cars
Ordnance Survey, which has been producing maps of the UK since the 18th century, has produced a series of 250 mile routes through English countryside specifically for electric cars
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'My Airbnb guests from hell spent £100s charging up electric cars from my mains'
Amanda was left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after she discovered Airbnb guests had been hanging extension cables out of her window to charge up their electric cars
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Kids predict what racing cars of the future could do - from flying to swimming
A group of youngsters were lucky enough to meet Formula E Nissan team drivers, Norman Nato and Sacha Fenestraz, and share their imaginative predictions with them
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Three in ten electric vehicle drivers say they are 'glad' they made the switch
However, nine in ten say some aspects of driving an electric car have taken some getting used to - such as how far the car can travel before needing a charge
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Model Jodie Kidd 'electrocuted' with more than one million volts
Car-lover and model Jodie Kidd
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The top 15 biggest EV myths debunked - including them not having a handbrake
Research reveals the various myths surrounding the functionality of an electric vehicle - including not being able to take them through car washes
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Moment popular electric car bursts into flames on residential street
A car, believed to be a Tesla Model Y, was filmed well alight on a road in London earlier this morning, as witnessed by the owner of a similar vehicle
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Nearly half of drivers are 'not clear at all' on electric vehicle etiquette
Thankfully, car manufacturer Vauxhall has teamed up with leading manners experts, Debrett's, to create the EV Etiquette Guide
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Brits warned of driving rule changes this July from fuel rates to charging costs
Drivers in some parts of the country will be forced to pay more just to use their vehicles, while others could make huge savings depending on their type of car
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Just 15% of drivers 'likely' to switch to electric vehicles in next 12 months
Six in ten said they would be more inclined to make the switch of the retail price of electric vehicles was lower – but many still have questions about EV ownership
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If you're hiring an electric car, you’ve got a surprise coming your way
Despite green intentions, the reality of using an EV is a nightmare beset by queues and downloading apps - and that's if you can find a charging point in the first place
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Retro electric: Maeving RM1 review
Is it a board-tracker? Is it a bobber? No matter, this British-designed and built beauty has to be one of the most eye-catching battery-powered bikes on the market. And it rides well, too...
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Behind UK electricity operator - subtle changes in your home and storm operation
The Mirror went on call with Electricity North West to see how they cope with the increased demand for electricity and how they're future-proofing the network amid astronomical rises to our energy bills
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Picture of electric car wire across pavement sparks fierce charging point debate
A highly-charged debate has been sparked after a social media user called out an electric car owner for leaving their cable sprawled across the pavement - but others have jumped to their defence