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A woman using a blue mobility scooter plugs a yellow charging cable into a blue electric vehicle parked beside a red brick house. She smiles as she connects the car to the home charging point.

Is it a good idea to keep your EV plugged in?

It’s usually fine to leave your electric vehicle (EV) plugged in, but it depends on when and where you are. We explain when to do this and why. And give you tips to help you care for your EV battery.

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A woman leaning against a blue electric vehicle checks her phone while a man using a powered wheelchair sits beside her at a public charging point in an open grassy area. The charging cable is connected to the car and both people appear relaxed and engaged.

Why you should always charge your EV between 20% and 80%

Our guide shows how the 80/20 EV charging rule is more efficient and how it’s better for your battery. And we’ll give you some EV charging tips.

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A bright green electric bus with leaf graphics and the words “Leeds City Electric” on the side is parked on a city street, promoting zero-emission transport in Leeds.

How the switch to electric is improving public transport

Take a close look at how the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) is transforming public transport in the UK.

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A person in a brown jacket charges a red electric car at a public charging point on a cloudy day.

Public charging with others in mind: make space, share power

Learn the do’s and do nots of EV charging etiquette. Discover tips to stay courteous, keep bays accessible, and make public charging easier for everyone.

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A woman in a manual wheelchair smiles while using her smartphone in a car park outside a train station, positioned near the rear of a blue car parked in a Blue Badge bay.

Worried about how far your electric car will go? Our tool puts you in charge

Our new tool brings electric car range to life for the journeys that matter to you. Try it out or read to see how it could help you.

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A person in a white jacket and yellow dress charges a red electric vehicle in the rain, holding a smartphone in one hand and plugging in the charging cable with the other.

EV charging: recharge yourself with a safe health break

Taking a break during any long journey is important. If you’re not sure what to do while you’re charging your electric vehicle (EV), we’ve got you covered.

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