Benefits of Electric Vehicles
£0 Road Tax
Zero Emissions
Cheaper Fuel Costs
Low Company Car Tax
Low Maintenance Costs
Congestion & ULEZ charge exemption
Government Grants
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What is an EV?
An EV (Electric Vehicle) is a vehicle that uses an electric AC motor rather than a traditional petrol or diesel engine to power its wheels.
How does an EV work?
The main parts in an EV are the rechargeable batteries, the on-board charger and the electric motor.
First the battery is charged. The battery stores this power as DC.
Depending on the type of charge, DC power will go straight into battery or AC Power will go via the on-board charger.
An inverter converts the power from DC to AC so that the AC motor can use it.
The motor then powers the wheels into motion!
Battery
An electric vehicle uses a battery to store electrical energy, which then powers the motor. A battery pack is made up of a number of cells that are grouped into modules.
Battery capacity is measured in kWh. The bigger the battery the further the vehicle can usually go!
EV Quick Tip
When choosing an EV don’t forget to look out for the size of its battery (kWh) AND how efficient the vehicle is. This is usually measured in watts per mile (Wh/mi) or miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
The On-Board Charger
When AC charging (Slow & Fast Charging) the on-board charger converts the AC power into DC power so it can be stored into the battery.
EV Quick Tip
When choosing an EV, take note of the kW rating of the on-board charger as this will determine the maximum speed it can AC charge.
The inverter & AC Motor
The inverter converts energy from the battery into AC electricity for the motor. The AC motor is the ‘engine’ of an EV and provides the power to rotate the wheels.
Charging your EV
Charging your EV is simple and convenient and there are multiple ways you can do it!
EV Quick Tip
By driving efficiently (less harsh acceleration & braking) you can use regen to get extra miles of range.
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Vehicles available and coming to the market
As of 2020, there were more than 130 fully or part electric vehicles available in the UK with electric offerings now available across almost every category. With more electric vehicles coming in 2021.
Cost Savings
One of the main reasons so many people are making the switch to electric is because of the cost savings that you can make.
Free Road Tax
Lower Fuel Costs
Congestion & ULEZ charge exemption
Low BiK (Company Car Tax)
100% Capital Allowances on charging equipment
VAT recoverable on leases & maintenance packages
Servicing & Maintenance
A study by automotive data experts Cap HPI into annual servicing and maintenance costs for electric cars concluded that EVs cost 23% less to run than petrol vehicles over a three-year/60,000-mile period.
Warranties
EVs typically have between five and eight years’ warranty on the electric motor and battery components. For the rest of the car, the length of the warranty depends very much on the manufacturer but typically ranges from three years and 60,000 miles to seven years and 100,000 miles.