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This is my second winter driving an EV. I learned some of the quirks of driving an EV in cold weather the hard way. Tune in for some helpful tips from REC! https://lnkd.in/en-znv8W

How does cold weather affect EV range? What are the main differences between driving an EV and a gas-powered vehicle? How will I know where to charge? We know you've got questions about EVs. We've got answers. In MGE's latest Green View video, our EV expert and a local EV driver discuss the five most common questions we get about EVs. https://lnkd.in/gPBs6rpS

Ever wondered what it's like living with an EV? 🔋 For most people the thought of switching to a fully electric car can be daunting so to help put your mind at ease we asked Niall, one of our customers, what it's really like living with the Subaru Solterra. Having done 35,000 miles in the past year he learnt a lot! Read our full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eRSbKE-e

How Much Does It Cost To Charge an Electric Car?

Great share from Reece H.. When football pundits talk about the challenges of charging electric vehicles rather than football, you know there's a problem with charger reliability. Our recent study revealed that, while 70% of EV charger breakdowns can be solved remotely, it's the other 30% that cause the biggest headaches for operators, resulting in slow repairs, unwanted downtime and a bad experience for EV drivers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dET-8ahh #TechnicheEV #EVchargerreliability #EVchargermaintenance

Zero emissions, pure driving joy. Elevate your BMW driving experience by following our expert tips to maximise battery range on every adventure: 1. Pre-Trip Planning: Set your destination in the navigation system to optimise routes, estimate charging times, and locate charging stations along the way. 2. Battery Optimisation: Turn on Efficient driving mode for maximum energy utilisation, and activate maximum recuperation (mode B) for efficient one-pedal driving. 3. Smart Preconditioning: Set up preconditioning before your journey to optimise battery temperature for fast charging speeds. 4. Energy-Efficient Climate Control: Precondition the cabin while charging to achieve the desired temperature before departure. 5. Aerodynamic Efficiency: Reduce wind resistance by removing unnecessary roof boxes when not in use and lighten the load by leaving behind unnecessary cargo.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are now becoming common, making up 10% of new car sales worldwide in 2022. By 2040, EVs are expected to be 35% of new car sales. They are praised by many for cutting fossil fuel use, saving money, and helping the environment. Yet we want to address the real question - “Are Electric Vehicles Actually Good for the Environment?” https://lnkd.in/gXE8byUu

How Much Does It Cost To Charge an Electric Car?

Stay warm and keep your electric vehicle running smoothly this winter! Check out these 5 essential tips for EV driving in cold weather.

Stay warm and keep your electric vehicle running smoothly this winter! Check out these 5 essential tips for EV driving in cold weather.