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Steven Smith & Jacob Rawley

Electric car charging costs shared by man who drove Volvo over 350-mile trip

Electric cars are becoming more popular as charging port networks improve across towns and cities. They are cost-effective when nipping from A to B and charging from home.

However, increasing rates at fast and ultra rapid charge points are making it more expensive to charge vehicles over a long distance. And while the charge ports are faster than most, it's also worth mentioning that they still take a good 20 minutes at best.

So, is it worth getting an electric car if you're making longer trips? Journalist Steven Smith set out to find out by driving 175 miles from Cornwall to Bristol to see family.

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