Which? Cars podcast: are EVs actually bad for the environment?
'EVs are bad for the environment', 'their batteries degrade too quickly', 'there’s nowhere to charge them'. We've all heard myths about electric vehicles, but how much truth is there? And what's the reality of living with an EV?
In this episode, James Rowe sits down with Will Stapley, Michael Passingham and Dino Buratti from the Which? Cars team to answer questions from Which? members and to give their advice on buying an electric car.
Once you've had a listen, check out our EV advice guides:
- Should I buy an electric car? Everything you should ask yourself before making the switch
- How much does it cost to charge an electric car? Get the lowdown on running costs
- How to use public electric car charging points: Discover the different types, how long a charge takes and more
- Best electric cars for 2025: the new and used EVs that aced our lab tests
What is the Which? podcast?
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