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Why the Kia e-Niro was such a success

Why the Kia e-Niro was such a success

Branded as “the UKs best affordable electric car” when it was reviewed by Auto Express, the Kia e-Niro was a huge success when it came out. Originally available as a hybrid, the now facelifted ‘Niro EV’ (as it’s currently known) is only available as an all-electric car. But what made the first one so successul?

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Buy or subscribe? The dawn of a new age

Buy or subscribe? The dawn of a new age

“As we stand on the brink of a transportation revolution, a ground-breaking solution has emerged that promises not just mobility, but a lifestyle upgrade.” EV expert John Curtis tells us why he thinks subscription is the way forward.

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The London ULEZ expansion: will London go electric?

The London ULEZ expansion: will London go electric?

The London ULEZ is expanding. Transport for London are doing this to “help clear London’s air” and “improve health” by lowering toxic fumes in our capital. How does the ULEZ impact people and what cars are affected? We discuss whether this might encourage residents to go electric…

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Some EVs we’re excited about…

Some EVs we’re excited about…

We’ve done some grafting and found out some of the EVs, sensible and otherwise, that you should know about. They’re all set to be on UK roads within the next few years. It’s an exciting time to go electric.

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My new friend, ZOE – long term test

My new friend, ZOE – long term test

“I knew the ZOE would make a good four-wheeled companion, but I wasn’t expecting to ‘miss’ it quite as much as I do.” Find out what happened when we gave Josh, one of the elmo team, a Renault ZOE to live with.

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Best electric sports cars in 2023

Best electric sports cars in 2023

The sports car industry has seen a significant shift towards electric cars, showcasing high performance battery-powered vehicles. This has broadened the definition of high-performance cars as electric cars offer a new level of power and performance. The EV revolution...

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Is salary sacrifice worth it?

Is salary sacrifice worth it?

Let us explain how a salary sacrifice scheme is worth it, the benefits it has for employers and employees, and why salary sacrifice is a fantastic way to get behind the wheel of your very own electric car.

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Best EVs for summer road trips

Best EVs for summer road trips

A summer road trip can be a great way of taking a break from routine, and spending time with friends and family discovering new places. With ever improving charging infrastructure, battery technology making range anxiety a thing of the past, and the latest in-car...

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500 electric miles in one day

500 electric miles in one day

“Charging is not as hard as some newspapers would have you believe, but one swallow doesn’t make a summer.” Find out what happened when EV expert John Curtis took his elmo car on an adventure.

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Life with an MG4 – is it worth it?

Life with an MG4 – is it worth it?

MG are determined to put to bed the idea that electric cars are ‘compromised’. The MG4 EV is their next assault on that, being branded as one of the best electric cars on sale this year. But what’s life like with one really?

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Zećira Mušović – life off the pitch in an electric car

Zećira Mušović – life off the pitch in an electric car

Chelsea women’s footballer Zećira Mušović has been subscribed to an electric car with elmo since December last year. In this blog, Josh sat down with her to ask a little more about her experiences moving over to the UK and what it’s like living with an electric car.

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