What should I check before buying an electric car?

Check the real world range against your longest regular journey, whether you can charge at home, the car's onboard AC charging speed and its connector. Almost every EV sold new in the UK uses Type 2, while some older cars use Type 1. Then budget for a home charging cable or wallbox.

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