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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All new Vauxhall electric vehicles come with our all combined Plug & Go offer, bringing you both peace of mind and hassle-free electric driving.

Whether you choose the fully electric Mokka Electric or Corsa Electric, or our new plug-in hybrids – the All-New Astra and New Grandland – we've got all your home and on-the-go charging needs covered.

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We're making the switch to electric easy with Plug & Go.

Bringing you peace of mind and hassle-free electric driving, with 3 simple steps.
1. Choose your model

Whether you're looking for something sporty, an SUV, or a model with cutting-edge technology, we've got you covered.

Our award-winning all-electric and Plug-in Hybrid models come with a battery warranty of 8 years/100,000 miles. Our all-electric models also include 3 years of roadside assistance for added peace of mind. This includes roadside assistance, home service, relay assistance, and European assistance.
2. Charge at home

As part of Plug & Go you can choose to include a home walbox with installation, from a choice of three providers^†.
- British Gas
- Podpoint
- Octopus Energy
You can buy your chosen wallbox at a one-off cost, starting from £589 with a Hive wallbox^†.
3. Charge on the go

Octopus Electroverse have made public charging simple. One app, one bill, with zero added costs to access over 400,000 chargers across the UK and Europe.

If you’re an Octopus Energy home electricity customer, you can pay your public charging in a single bill. Plus, if you sign up to the Intelligent Octopus home energy tariff, you’ll benefit from an 8% discount on all public charge points in the UK.
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Hive Alfen S-Line, with British Gas
Installed by: British Gas

Specification:
- 3 year warranty & 7.4kw charging
- 370mm (H) x 240mm (W) x 130mm (D)
Features:
- Automatically charge when it’s cheapest and greenest by syncing with an EV time of use tariff.
- Stay in control with accurate real-time updates of your energy consumption, charging speed and more.
- Track your energy use and cost with daily, weekly, monthly and annual breakdowns of your charging history.
- Diagnose and solve issues quickly with in-app live chat.
- Enjoy integrated home control with the Hive App.
Survey process: Virtual survey with a British Gas engineer. Ideal for leaving the work to the experts.

One-off cost of £589 including installation* or spread the cost by adding it to your monthly vehicle finance plan^.

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Solo 3, with PodPoint
Installed by: PodPoint

Specification:
- 3 year warranty & 7.4kw charging
- 330mm (H) x 290mm (W) x 112mm (D)
Features:
- Customer support access
- Scheduled charging & charge history
- Public PodPoint charge point finder
Survey process: Self service online. Ideal for the quickest possible installation journey.

One-off cost of £889 including installation* or spread the cost by adding it to your monthly vehicle finance plan^.

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Ohme Home Pro, with Octopus
Installed by: Octopus

Specification:
- 3 year warranty & 7.4kw charging
- 170mm (H) x 200mm (W) x 100mm (D)
Features:
- Control your charging via the wallbox unit or via the smartphone app
- Integrates with the Intelligent Octopus tariff, available through Octopus Energy, so you can charge your EV conveniently and cheaply
Survey process: Installed by a team of award-winning engineers

One-off cost of £989 including installation* or spread the cost by adding it to your monthly vehicle finance plan^.

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Plug & Go Terms and Conditions
^Ts&Cs and eligibility criteria apply. Wallbox at extra cost. Access to public charging across the UK & Europe available via Octopus Electroverse card found in the vehicle on delivery. Pricing for each network and each specific charging point is displayed in the Octopus Electroverse app. Roadside assistance provided by Vauxhall Assistance as part of the vehicle warranty. Offer available on New Vauxhall Electric & Hybrid vehicles. Offer applies to private individuals, small businesses (1-49) and Vauxhall Partners. Orders from 6th April 2023 – 4th July 2023. Vauxhall Motors Limited reserves the right to change, amend or withdraw this offer at any point in time.

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†Terms, eligibility criteria and conditions apply. Terms and Conditions do vary depending on the wallbox provider. For non-standard installations & installations at a business premises additional fees may apply.

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