Question 1

How do electric vehicles work?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 2

Are electric cars quiet?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How fast are electric cars?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How far can an electric car travel?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

How long will an electric car last?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Are electric cars environmentally friendly?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Are electric cars safe?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What does BEV mean?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is the difference between BEV and PHEV?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What are the benefits of owning an electric car?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Are electric cars reliable?

Accepted Answer

Electric vehicles are naturally more reliable than their traditional fuel counterparts, due to there being less mechanical parts to go wrong. Irrespective of manufacturer warranty for your car, your battery comes with an 8 year warranty.

Question 12

How long do electric batteries last?

Accepted Answer

All new batteries are under warranty for 8 years. However there are a number of factors that can affect battery lifespan such as temperature and overcharging.

Question 13

How often do you have to replace the battery?

Accepted Answer

This will depend on the manufacturer warranty as well as the usage – on average most batteries will be replaced every 5-8 years. The batteries can then be sent for recycling.

Question 14

Where can I charge my electric car?

Accepted Answer

You can charge an electric car at your home or at a public charging station. If you need to find a charging station, you can find them here: https://www.zap-map.com/

Question 15

How long does an electric car take to charge?

Accepted Answer

Charging times can depend on both th battery size and the charging point. Slow Charger (up to 3kw), Fast chargers (7-22kw), Rapid chargers (43-120kw), Super chargers (150kw).

Question 16

Are charging stations free to use?

Accepted Answer

Some public charging stations are free to use, however the rapid chargers available at service stations and the like are usually chargable. You can subscribe to charging services nationwide for even better value charging.
A typical electric car (60kw battery/200 mile range) will cost you around £9 to charge at home, most work places that have installed electric chargers will offer free charging as will public charge points at supermarkets/car parks. Rapid charging points will usually cost under £10 for a 30 min charge (100 mile range) and will most commonly be found at motorway service stations.

Question 17

Do all electric vehicles use the same plug?

Accepted Answer

No, most EVs will be supplied with 2 charging cables. A mode 2 charging cable which is used for connecting your car to an ordinary domestic socket (3 pin plug) for at-home charging, and a Mode 3 charging cable which will connect your car to the charging station.

Question 18

Can I get funding toward a home charging point?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the government do offer a grant to install a charge point at home. Please ask about current availability.

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