Electric FAQs

Check out our electric calculator and answer a few simple questions about your most common journeys to find out

A home 7kW wallbox can charge an electric car from empty to full overnight. With a 50kW rapid charger you can add up to 100miles in around 35 minutes

Overall costs are expected to be similar to a comparable combustion engine or even lower. Also making an important contribution to the environment for generations to come

Performance is improving all the time and many recent models can now do over 300miles on a full charge. Range is influenced by a variety of factors such as driving conditions, weather, load, tyres and aerodynamics

With new charge points being added regularly, the UK’s charging infrastructure is continuously expanding to meet the growing demand for EVs. Zap Map is a great website (also available as an app) that specifies where chargers suitable to your preferences are available across the entire country.

No. Extension cables cannot cope with the power draw required to charge an electric vehicle. If you are unable to find a suitable place to charge at home perhaps consider if you can charge at work, on your day to day journey or at a local public charging point

No. Once you have plugged in your electric car and locked it, the charging cable is securely locked in place too.

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

The vehicle is designed to be safe whilst charging on rainy days. However, the plugs and sockets are not designed to be immersed in water. Make sure you do not allow excess water to get into the plugs or socket.

The electric car market is expanding rapidly, with more and more electric models being launched.

Compared to a combustion engine, which has more moving parts and requires a lot more maintenance, electric vehicles are less likely to break down than a petrol or diesel engine.

Electric cars have plenty of power, particularly when accelerating. You can push the pedal down and be pushed firmly into your seat. This is because electric engines have access to full torque from the start. Add to this the dynamic road holding, as the batteries in the vehicle floor push the car into the road.

Yes, you can! The range of EVs has improved significantly over the years, with most modern EVs having a range that comfortably suits most people's daily journeys.

Also charging infrastructure is improving continuously, with thousands of charging stations across the UK, and more being added every day - particularly on motorways.