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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are electric cars safe?

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

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

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.

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.

Are electric cars reliable?

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.

How long do electric batteries last?

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.

How often do you have to replace the battery?

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.

Where can I charge my electric car?

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/

How long does an electric car take to charge?

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).

Are charging stations free to use?

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.

Do all electric vehicles use the same plug?

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.

Can I get funding toward a home charging point?

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

Want to switch to electric? No driveway? No problem.

24 Posted: 24th Nov 2023

Find a Host near your home with Co Charger app, connect up, and never burn fuel again.

By 2035, all new vehicle sales will be electric, which is great if you’ve got a driveway to install a charger. However, for the 40% of households who live in flats, terraces, rent, or don’t have a driveway, it’s harder. There are 15 million motorists needing a good way to charge.

There’s a simple solution. Community Charging helps ‘Hosts’ (people with EV chargers) rent out their chargers to ‘Chargees’ (motorists who can’t charge at home). Co Charger is the only dedicated Community Charging platform, and the app handles all the ‘matchmaking’, booking and payment.

At end June 2022, there’s just 33,000 public charge points across the UK, but over 400,000 home chargers. Sharing even a fraction of these could transform EV charging availability for everyone. After all, every charge removed from the public network is a charger freer for everyone to use!
How does it work?

The Co Charger app looks after the ‘matchmaking’ between ‘Hosts’ (those with chargers) and ‘Chargees’ (those wanting to charge). It handles communication, booking and payments, making the process quick, simple, and hassle-free.

There are about 400,000 home chargers across the UK – far more than the 30,000 public chargers that are currently available. By helping motorists share their chargers, Co Charger enables the 40-50% of motorists who can’t install a charger at home, to swap to an electric car.

Want to know more?

Co Charger‘s already helping thousands of EV owners share their home chargers with neighbours, so why not check out this video of Bradley and Emma which shows just how easy Co Charging is.

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