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.

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 e-LCV Grant

We are offering £2,500 Grant is on top of the Government Grant incentive. Our savings are across Vauxhall Combo Electric or Vivaro when you purchase or lease you next electric Vauxhall Van.
Government Plug-in Van Grant

Get your new Vauxhall Electric Van you will be entitled to the Government Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) which supports to up to 20% of your purchase:

Combo Electric - £2,500 PiVG

Vivaro Electric - £5,000 PiVG
Free Home Wallbox & Installation

As part of the offer you will recieve a free wallbox supplied by Ohme or Free2Move eSolutions, which our partner Octopus, will manage your installation to ensure its fully installed by a certifed electrican.
Free Charging Miles

Benefit from an exclusive £400 credit via Octopus Electroverse card and app which is the equivalent of up to 2,500 charging miles. Octopus Electroverse will offer you over 500,000 charging points across the public charging network so its your one stop shop for finding the best charging point.
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Our new Combo Electric is a winning combination of a fully-electric commercial vehicle with optimum efficiency.
The award-winning Vivaro Electric is a versatile performer that always gets the job done. With the added benefit of zero emissions whilst driving, low maintenance costs and no road tax.

Government Plug-In Vehicle Grant
The Government Plug-In Vehicle grant is not exclusive to Stellantis and is provided by the Government. The following Vauxhall vehicles are eligible for the Government Plug-In Vehicle Grant:
For the £2,500 government grant:
Vauxhall Combo Electric
For the £5,000 government grant:
Vauxhall Vivaro Electric
It is the responsibility of the Retailer to verify that the customer qualifies for the government grant and your retailer will apply for the grant. It will be automatically deducted from the manufacturer’s recommended retail price of the vehicle.
You can view the eligibility criteria here: https://www.gov.uk/plug-in-car-van-grants
Stellantis e-LCV Grant - Vauxhall
Stellantis Vauxhall e-LCV Grant saves £2,500 off the manufacturer’s recommended retail price of a Vauxhall Combo Electric or Vauxhall Vivaro Electric (all variants apply). Offer applies to qualifying new vehicles ordered from available stock between 02/10/2023 and 31/12/2023. Participating retailers only. Vauxhall Motors Ltd t/a Vauxhall reserves the right to change, amend or withdraw this offer at any point. Offer correct at time of publication. Retail sales, B2C, SME only. vauxhall.co.uk
Octopus Electroverse Charge Credit
Stellantis has partnered with Octopus Energy to provide customers purchasing a Vauxhall Light Commercial Vehicle with £400 charge credit on an Octopus Universe Card.
Your card will be provided to you by your retailer. You must activate you Octopus Universe account following the instructions provided to you to claim your £400 free credit. Upon successful validation, Octopus Energy will credit your account with £400 charge mileage credit. Based on the average Octopus Electroverse network charging costs at £0.51ppkWh, using fast charge ports, users could see up to 2,500 miles charge credit. Total miles are an estimation based on average driving conditions internal and external of the vehicle, and the charge-point speeds used for recharging.
For more information, please see https://electroverse.octopus.energy/legal/terms.
Offer available between 02/10/2023 and 31/12/2023.
Free wall box
Stellantis has partnered with Octopus Energy to supply and install a free standard wall box up to £999 for all customers purchasing a Vauxhall Light Commercial Vehicle.
Your retailer will tell you how you can take advantage of this offer. If you are eligible for this offer, you will receive one of the following:
Ohme Home Pro
• 7.4KW charging and 3-year warranty
• Dimensions : (H)170mm x (W)200mm x (D)100 mm
• 3G/4G connectivity (easy to set up, no Wi-Fi issues)
• Installed by Octopus Energy Services
• Integrates with Intelligent Octopus and Octopus home energy tariff.
F2Me Solutions – eProWallbox
• Up to 7.4kW charging.
• Dimensions : (H) 403mm x (W)336mm x (D)190mm
• 4G Connectivity
• Installed by Octopus Energy Services
• Integrates with Intelligent Octopus and Octopus Home Energy tariff.