Over a century ahead of Tesla: We test a replica of the World s first electric car, Gustave Trouve s 1881 rechargeable vehicle
Gustave Trouvé is believed to have driven the world s first rechargeable electric vehicle in Paris in April 1881
It has been created by commercial vehicle specialists Maxus and Victorian cycle engineer Christian Richards
The replica took two months to create, has less than 1 horsepower and a restricted top speed of 10mph
Daily Mail s Ray Massey has taken it for a spin on the 140th anniversary of the original plug-in electric car
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A poll of 15,549 drivers found that 81% think electric vehicles are too pricey
Minister last month opted to cut a £3,000 grant for EVs to £2,500
Eligibility for the scheme was also lowered from £50k to £35k, ruling out many of the best models with the longest driving ranges
Other concerns with EVs are around extended charging times and infrastructure
We reveal the 25 electric cars that do currently qualify for the Plug-in Car Grant
MG has made history as the first-ever Chinese brand to enter the top ten list of Australia s most popular cars. Sales of its small hatches and SUVs surged in February despite trade war.