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 EV's in the market average around 100 miles before they need recharging. However, some of the higher capacity batteries can see cars trael as far as 250 miles between charges.

How long will an electric car last?

Electric cars are just as durable as their petrol or diesel counterparts. In fact, as there are less mechanical parts to go wrong, you may find an EV will last longer than traditional fuel cars. Most EV batteries are warranted for 8 years/100,000 miles.

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.

PHEV stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

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?

EV's 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. They usually come with an longer warranty, around 8 years or 100,000 miles.

How long do electric batteries last?

Most batteries are under warranty by manufacturers for 8 years/100,000 miles, 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.

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Vauxhall Mokka Electric

from £479
per month

£5,748
Initial Rental

48 Months
Duration

6,000
Annual Mileage

Vauxhall Mokka Electric

Name: Vauxhall Mokka Electric
Brand: Vauxhall
SKU: 396
Price: 36335.00 GBP
Availability: PreOrder

Available from Wilson and Co Vauxhall in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and North Lincolnshire

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The Mokka Electric Range

Choose your trim:.

Electric

Shown in Quartz Grey (Metallic)

GS

from £36,335
On the road

from £479
Per Month
Electric

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Ultimate

from £38,645
On the road

+ Mokka Electric GS Offer

Electric Propulsion Gs 11kw 136ps Auto Suv

from£515.86 per month
8.9% APR
Representative

48 Months
Duration

£4,000
Customer Deposit

£750
Brand Deposit Contrib.

£4,750
Total Deposit

£36,335
On the Road Price

£31,585
Amount of Credit

£15,539
Optional Final Payment

£43,784.42
Total Payable by Customer

8,000
Annual Mileage

9ppm
Excess Mileage (incl. VAT)

8.56%
Interest Rate (fixed)

	MOKKA-E 100kW SRi Nav Premium 50kWh 5dr Auto Electric	NEW MOKKA 1.2 Turbo SRi Nav Premium 5dr Petrol
Energy Costs*	£402.86	£3,352.75
Average Servicing and Maint. Cost	£733.00	£1,109.00
Total Running Costs	£1,135.86	£4,936.75
Monthly Running Costs	£31.55	£137.13
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Energy Costs*
Calculation over the 3 years at 10k miles a year.

Average Servicing and Maint. Cost
Forecast Service & Maintainance costs for the duration of your term. This forecast is provided by CAP, a leading Automotive industry provider of vehicle values and technical data. The calculation is made up of a combination of the average costs of Servicing, Tyres and Brakes at regular service intervals based on historic data.

Total Running Costs
Estimated fuel and servicing costs combined

Monthly Running Costs
Total running cost example is 36 Months.

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Length: 4,151 mm
Height: 1,531 mm
Width: 1,791 mm

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Engine
Electric Propulsion GS 11kW 136PS Auto

Fuel Trans. Range CO2 Power Engine CC Seats 0-62 Speed
Electric Automatic 209 miles 0 g/km 136 ps ~ 5 ~ 93 mph

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Engine
Electric Propulsion Ultimate 11kW 136PS Auto

Fuel Trans. Range CO2 Power Engine CC Seats 0-62 Speed
Electric Automatic 209 miles 0 g/km 136 ps ~ 5 ~ 93 mph

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