Q: How do electric vehicles work?

Electric vehicles are powered purely by rechargeable batteries. They do not rely on petrol or diesel. The batteries control the electric motors which then power the wheels. The battery can then be charged via a wall socket (at home) or dedicated charging point (found at multiple locations).

Q: Are electric cars quiet?

Yes! Almost silent, due to the absence of a gas-powered engine. In fact, some electric cars make an artifical noise, so that they don't go unnoticed by pedestrians.

Q: How fast are electric cars?

At lightning speed! Well, not quite... electric cars don't use a traditional gearbox, so the torque produced by the electric motors can see EVs reach from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds.

Q: How far can an electric car travel?

Most EVs in the market average 200 miles between charges, with some models boasting a range of nearly 300 miles.

Q: How long will an electric car last?

Electric cars are just as durable as their petrol or diesel counterparts. The expected life expetancy of modern EVs is 15-20 years, or 200,000 miles - the same as traditional fuel vehicles.

Q: Are electric cars environmentally friendly?

EVs are environmentally friendly in many ways. They don't emit carbon emissions like traditional fuel cars and they create very little noise pollution.

Q: Are electric cars safe?

Electric cars are as safe to drive as traditional fuel vehicles.

Q: What does BEV mean?

BEV stands for Battery Electric Vehicles. A BEV is all-electric and uses no traditional fuel.

Q: What is the difference between BEV and PHEV?

A PHEV operates by both electric battery and traditional fuel. The car will usually run on electric power until the battery is depleted, then it will switch over to traditional fuel for the remainder of the journey. A BEV is only fueled by the electric battery.

Q: What are the benefits of owning an electric car?

EVs are cheaper to run due to lower running costs, cheaper to maintain due to less mechanical parts and, lower company car tax, government grants, free charging stations and they’re better for the environment.

Save up to £3,750 on a New Electric Kia, Peugeot or Vauxhall – Register your Interest Now

On the 15th July 2025 the UK Government announced a new £650m Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme. This is part of the UK’s Plan for Change to help households save money and speed up the switch to greener, zero-emission cars.

The Electric Car Grant offers banded grant levels for vehicles priced at £37,000 or below, with eligibility criteria based on the sustainability of vehicle manufacturing (see Gov.uk for further details).

The highest grant, available for cars with the lowest carbon emission scores, is £3,750. The second level of grant is £1,500.

Peugeot & Vauxhall are now working with the UK Government to confirm final details of the models which will be eligible for the scheme. Kia have annouced the EV3 and EV4 'Air' models will now qualify with a £3,750 Electric Depoist Allowance with 3.9% APR PCP representative finance.

Grants will be allocated and approved by Department of Transport’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles on a first come, first served basis so please register you're interest using the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm further details of the Electric Car Grant scheme and support you with the next steps to begin your electric journey.

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