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 Is Electric right for me? The facts you need to know about converting to an electric vehicle. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future, which is why more automotive brands than ever are getting on board with the electric revolution. You might be asking yourself this question: is it time for me to get on board, too? If this is the case, please allow us to talk you through what going electric means. Find Out More

The widespread faith in EVs is indicated by the many and varied charging solutions that are available. Here are the main three…

Steady access to charging. The majority of EV and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) owners charge their cars at home, where there are two charging options:
● Three-pin power supply (rated at 3 kW), the slowest of all methods, though it allows for overnight charging
● Dedicated home-charging unit (rated at 7 kW), a fast-charging domestic solution
Occasional access to charging. If you travel by car to work, there’s every chance your company will allow you to charge your vehicle at their premises. And if you’re particularly fortunate, they’ll provide a fast-charging option.
Reliant on public charging There are more than 21,000 public charging locations throughout the UK, incorporating more than 60,000 individual connectors. These figures are growing on a near-daily basis. One of the advantages of using a public access point is that it provides the opportunity to enjoy rapid charging (which is rated at 50 kW).
More on charging.

This is a question you should ask yourself if you’re thinking about going electric. You might find that a single charge will allow you to make a full journey without top-up charges being required. If this isn’t the case, it will be necessary to factor in strategic charging stops.​

 181 Miles Is The Average Electric Car Range Regardless of your car’s maximum range, there’s no need to experience range anxiety (fear of a flat battery) if you pay attention to when and where your next charge will occur. View charging point map
Short Trips. If you’re planning a short drive, a full charge will be more than adequate.







Medium Trips. Medium-length journeys will, in most cases, be covered by a full charge. However, it’s worth considering the locations of public charging points along the route, just in case.
Long Trips. If you intend to drive in excess of your car’s maximum range, you’ll need to be aware of public access points, particularly those that offer rapid-charge capability. However, there’s no need to worry. As we mentioned earlier, there are thousands of public charging stations around the UK (and considerably more across the world) so your car’s battery need never run out of power.

Other than thinking about when and where to charge your vehicle’s battery, there are other considerations that come with EV ownership…

Cost of maintenance EVs, as with regular combustion-engined cars, require regular servicing – it’s the best way to ensure your vehicle continues to be safe to drive. Nevertheless, an EV’s drivetrain features fewer working parts than a combustion engine; consequently, it’s less apt to go wrong, which means that it should be cheaper to maintain.
Cost of daily use An EV is easily the most affordable form of motor car to run, simply because electricity is cheaper than fuel.