Blog: What Can Your EV Do For You?
So what will your EV give you? Many benefits, which may we say- significantly beat many myths or negatives often linked to electric driving, leasing, investing. Here we go…
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New technology is developing, being incorporated into our cars, building innovative progress into the auto-industry. This being said, it can be easy to feel lost in this.
In similar articles, we scribed our knowledge to help every potential motorist understand how to use and invest in new car technology aka electric vehicle technology.
So what will your EV give you? Many benefits, which may we say- significantly beat any myths or negatives often linked to electric driving, leasing, investing. So here we go...
Emission...less?
They emit no actual tailpipe emissions would you believe? Much more complimentary to the physical globe we live on. Therefore an electric logically more helpful in producing better air quality for urban locations. They are not entirely emission- less, but highly advanced in terms of comparison to combustion engine emissions.
Financial Cost
Running Costs- The running cost is lower basically, even though they have a higher upfront cost to combustion engines; the fuel cost, service, road tax and maintenance are all lesser.
Cost Per Mile- EVs as a whole, vary in terms of their cost per mile. This is determined by the EV, the weather, load weight, style of driving, and temperature.
Home Charging Points- Energy suppliers provide off-peak tariffs at lower prices for EV motorists. The cost of using a home charging point differs in reference to your particular EV vehicle.
The Battery Life
Range- Long journeys are possible, it just takes efficient planning. The range of all EVs is approximately 190 miles.
Charge Time- It takes about 8-9 hours for a home charger to be topped to full charge. It can be done overnight. It can vary on the charging unit speed and battery size.
Battery Warranty- Brand new EVs usually have a battery warranty of eight years at least. They also have up to 100,000 miles. The battery life is confirmed by external factors, and the vehicle make and model.
Charging Points
Distance- There are apps available for you to use, and websites designed to make charging miles easier for you to plan a journey, find public charge points. Two of these are Zap Map and WattsUp!
Public Charging Points- Many charging points can be found at places like stores, retail locations, and service stations. The number of public charging points are swiftly increasing.
Home Charging Points- Using a domestic charger can add up to a lesser sum than a fuel cost for a petrol vehicle, or diesel. An OZEV grant can be taken for costs needed to install it, circumstance depending.
Payment- You can use networks to pay at public charging points, using contactless or app payment methods.