Trials reveal drivers adapt seamlessly to electric vehicles

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Research from Mitsubishi confirms drivers are comfortable with charging times and happy to take electric vehicles on motorways

Initial results from a long-term study of electric vehicle use has revealed that drivers use the cars in a similar way to their petrol equivalents and have shown little evidence of falling victim to much-feared...

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