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600kW Chargers: What It Means for a Used EV
Electra is bringing 600 kW charging to the A4 and A10 motorways by 2027. But fast charging stresses batteries, here is what to actually check before buying a used EV.
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Charging an EV at Night: How Much You Really Save
With September 2026 prices in hand: home charging in the F2/F3 time bands can save up to 826 euros a year versus petrol. But without a parking spot for a wallbox, the math changes completely.
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Used Electric Car: Battery Passport Arrives 2027
From 18 February 2027 every electric car battery sold in Europe will need a digital passport showing its health, charge cycles and carbon footprint. Here is what that already means for anyone buying or selling a used EV in Italy, now that the 2026 national incentive for new cars has run dry.
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Hybrid Cars in Italy: When They Don't Pay Off
Almost one in two new cars sold in Italy in 2026 is a hybrid, but the price premium doesn't pay off for everyone. Here's who actually benefits, and who is better off with petrol, diesel or LPG.
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Dacia Spring 2026: price, range, incentives
The new Dacia Spring grows in size, range and power while keeping its list price, but the ecobonus that made it a 6,900-euro deal ran dry months ago. Here is what it really costs today, and whether buying new or hunting a used one makes more sense.
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China Taxes Batteries and Cuts EV Incentives: What It Means for Buyers of Chinese Electric Cars in Italy
As of September 1st, China has introduced its first-ever consumption tax on lithium batteries and keeps dismantling EV incentives at home. The domestic market is cooling, exports to Italy are speeding up: Chinese brands already reached a 13.7% share of new registrations in August.
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Renault Scenic E-Tech Drops Nearly EUR 8,000: What It Means If You Own or Want a Used One
On September 1, 2026, Renault cut the price of the Scenic E-Tech Electric by nearly EUR 7,700, down to EUR 32,500. Here is why the move puts pressure on the used market too, and what to do if you are buying or selling an EV right now.
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EREV cars explained: the range-extender hybrids Hyundai is betting on for 2027, already on sale in Italy today
On 26 August 2026 Hyundai announced 41 new models for Europe and its first EREVs, range-extender hybrids that drive like an electric car. In Italy the technology is not science fiction: the Leapmotor C10 REEV is already for sale today. Here is what to know before buying one, new or used.
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Buying a Used Hybrid in 2026: When It Actually Pays Off (and When It Doesn't)
With Euro 7 arriving and road tax rules still a regional patchwork, here is an up-to-date guide to whether a used hybrid makes sense, which type to buy, and what to check before you sign.
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EV Incentives Have Dried Up: Italy's Electric Car Share Halved in July 2026, and Used Is Now the Smart Bet
With the PNRR bonus closed since June 30, Italy's EV market share collapsed from 10.2% to 5.9% in a single month. Waiting for the next incentive round is a gamble; a well-vetted used EV, whose road-tax exemption transfers with the car, is the steadier move right now.
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- Recycled EV Batteries Now Outperform New Ones: What It Means for the Used Electric Car Market
- CATL launches a global battery repair network: what it means for buying a used EV in Italy
- Solid-State Batteries by 2027: Why Even CATL Is Tempering the Hype (And What It Means If You're Buying a Used EV Right Now)
- Italy's EV Charging Network in 2026: What Used-EV Buyers Really Need to Know
- BYD in Italy: How an 8-Year Battery Warranty Is Rewriting the Rules for Used EVs
- What an EV Road Trip on Italian Motorways Really Costs in August: The Actual Numbers
- EV Drivers Report Higher Satisfaction Than Petrol Drivers (2026 Data): What It Means for Used Buyers in Italy
- Electric Cars Overtake Petrol in Europe: What It Means If You're Buying or Selling Used
- Hybrid, mild hybrid or plug-in: the differences explained
- Used electric car: what to check before you buy
- Electric cars in 2026: is it really worth switching?