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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Fowler

Driving an EV to France: Is it practical for a family holiday?

An Electra charging station in Centre-Val de Loire in France - (AFP/Getty)

Electric cars are becoming an increasingly common sight on Britain's roads, but one question still crops up time and again in my inbox: are they really practical for long family holidays abroad?

It's an understandable concern. Driving to France has long been a summer tradition for British families, but swapping a five-minute fuel stop for charging breaks can feel like a leap into the unknown.

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