Ignore EV 'scare stories': Study finds smart charging will boost grid and cut electric car costs by £170 a year

James Murray
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New report predicts UK could have 10 million electric cars on the roads by 2035, but roll out of smarter charging systems is key to successful deployment

Significant reductions in running costs is already one of the main advantages of electric vehicles (EVs), but according to a new study released today even deeper savings could soon be on offer thanks to...

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