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Electric vehicles (EVs) can travel up to five times further than petrol vehicles on a £50 charge.
That is the claim made in new research by Uswitch, which directly compared the fuel economy of the Nissan Leaf E+ and the Volkswagen Golf across the countries in which both were available to buy.
Based on UK prices, the study revealed that in the Nissan, £50 worth of electricity could give a driver 2,380 miles of travel, whereas in the petrol-fuelled Volkswagen, £50 worth of petrol would only provide 443 miles.
The caveat to this is the study also suggested that the UK is the 13
th most expensive country to run EVs, with Lithuania offering the best value; more than 4,400 miles for £50 of electricity.
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Weâre used to cruising in the car with passengers by our side, but what if your travel buddy is a four-legged friend this summer?
Driving with pets can be a tricky topic, so Uswitch has broken it down below by answering some common questions, comments and concerns.
Am I allowed to travel with my pet in the car?
Although there is nothing wrong with taking your furry friend out for a drive, they must be restrained at all times according to Rule 57 of the Highway Code.
The bus lanes in Cardiff where drivers are most likely to be fined for travelling through them
The data has been obtained by Confused.com and the figures are part of an investigation into bus lane fines across the UK.
The bus lanes in Cardiff where drivers have been fined for travelling through the most have been revealed (Image: South Wales Echo)
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