Electric Car FAQs

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A 7kW home wallbox can charge a car from 0% to 100% overnight. With a 50kW rapid charger, you can add up to 100 miles in as little as 35 minutes.

The overall cost of owning an electric car is similar to that of a comparable combustion engine – or even lower! And, by being an electric car owner, you make an important contribution to the environment for future generations.

Electric car performance is constantly improving; many recent models can travel over 300 miles on a single full charge. Range is influenced by factors such as driving conditions, weather, load, tyres, and aerodynamics.

Electric car charging infrastructure in the United Kingdom is continuously expanding to meet growing demands. Zap Map, also available as an app, specifies locations across the country with chargers suitable to your preferences. And, charge points are being added regularly for the convenience of electric car owners.

No. Extension cables cannot manage the power draw required to charge an electric vehicle. If you are unable to find a suitable place at home to charge your car, consider charging your vehicle at work, at a local charging point, or at a location along your day-to-day journey.

No, only you can unplug your electric car charger. Once you lock your car, the charging cable is securely locked in place, too.

Electric vehicles can be taken through all types of car washes. Electric vehicles are designed and tested with the same standards as conventional combustion engine vehicles.

Electric vehicles are designed and tested to safely charge in the rain. However, plugs and sockets are not designed to be immersed in water. Please ensure that you do not allow excess water into the plugs or sockets of your vehicle and its charger.

Because the demand for electric cars is increasing, the market is expanding rapidly. More and more electric car models are being launched, giving you plenty of great choices.

Combustion engines have more moving parts and require more maintenance than electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are less likely to break down than a petrol or diesel engine.

Electric cars of plenty of power, particularly when accelerating. Electric engines have full torque from the start; you can push the pedal down and be pushed firmly into your seat. Electric vehicles also have impressive road holding due to the location of their batteries in the vehicle floor, which push them into the road.

Electric vehicles can travel long distances. Electric vehicle models have significantly improved over the years. And, most modern electric vehicle ranges comfortably suit daily commutes. And, in addition to the thousands of existing charging stations across the United Kingdom, charging infrastructure continues to expand and improve – particularly on motorways.