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Get £500 cashback on an electric vehicle with heycar. Now that’s electric.
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A brief history of electric cars: when were electric cars invented?
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13 August 2021 | Celia Topping
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15 November 2023 | OVO
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A brief history of electric cars: when were electric cars invented?
07 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
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Top 10 hybrid cars for every type of driver
13 August 2021 | Celia Topping
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Electric cars: my first time behind the wheel
14 April 2021 | Jayne Wade
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Introducing OVO Drive Anytime: a unique EV energy plan that saves you money
26 January 2021 | Celia Topping
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Got an electric vehicle? Here’s why you need a smart charger
08 June 2020 | OVO Energy
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What's stopping the 'electric vehicle revolution'?
20 September 2017 | OVO Energy
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6 things that only EV owners understand
11 September 2017 | OVO Energy
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Getting the right EV charger installation
25 March 2024 | Darren Beer
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A step-by-step guide to an EV charger installation with OVO
09 February 2024 | OVO Energy
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Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) explained: What it is and how it works
30 November 2023 | Celia Topping
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A guide to electric car leasing: is it right for you?
12 October 2023 | Celia Topping
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Getting the right EV charger installation
25 March 2024 | Darren Beer
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A step-by-step guide to an EV charger installation with OVO
09 February 2024 | OVO Energy
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Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) explained: What it is and how it works
30 November 2023 | Celia Topping
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A guide to electric car leasing: is it right for you?
12 October 2023 | Celia Topping
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Advantages of electric cars: why and how they're worth it
10 January 2022 | Stephen Marcus
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Government electric car grants and incentives
10 January 2022 | Stephen Marcus
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Running costs of EVs: How much it costs to buy, charge and run an electric car
10 January 2022 | Celia Topping
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How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
16 December 2021 | OVO Energy
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A guide to electric car home charging and charger installation
14 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
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Electric car range: longest range electric cars in 2021
10 December 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
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How to charge an electric car: everything you need to know
09 December 2021 | Celia Topping
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A guide to hybrid cars and how they work
10 September 2021 | Celia Topping
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How do electric cars work? Everything you need to know before getting behind the wheel
26 August 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
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Are electric cars really better for the environment than petrol or diesel?
15 June 2021 | Celia Topping
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The ultimate guide to electric vans: benefits, costs, charging, and much more
03 June 2021 | Matt Mostyn
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Electric car insurance: are EVs more expensive to insure?
12 May 2021 | Aimee Tweedale
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EV charger types: plugs, connectors and speeds explained
03 May 2021 | Matt Mostyn
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Thinking of buying an EV? Top things you need to consider
31 March 2021 | Celia Topping
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Your complete guide to EV charging speeds: slow, fast, and rapid charging explained
19 January 2021 | Matt Mostyn
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Electric car charging time: how fast can an electric car charge?
09 December 2020 | Aimee Tweedale
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A guide to your electric car battery: costs, types and lifecycle
04 December 2020 | Celia Topping
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How much does it cost to charge an electric car at home, work and on the go?
27 November 2020 | Celia Topping
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Electric vs Hybrid vs Petrol: What’s the right car for you?
20 November 2020 | Matt Mostyn
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Smart EV charging: How it works and why you need a smart EV charger
17 November 2020 | Aimee Tweedale
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What is urban charging and why can it be a problem for electric vehicle owners?
30 January 2018 | OVO Energy