Group News - November 2022

One of the biggest questions around EV ownership is “how long does it take to charge an electric car?” You can refuel an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicle in a matter of minutes. You may be surprised to learn that you can get a full charge in under an hour, with rapid chargers offering up to 90 miles of range per 30 minutes of charging. Fully charging your EV takes the longest so most drivers charge from 20-80%. This also promotes long-term battery health Find out how long it takes to charge an electric car with all types of chargers below and learn some charging tips a...

23Posted: 23rd Nov 2022

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

Charging an electric car is typically cheaper than fuelling a petrol or diesel vehicle. Home charging is where you’ll see the most savings as this typically offers the cheapest kWh price compared to public chargers. But how much does it cost to charge an electric car? We delve into the details to explain the costs across all types of charger types, including at home, at work, at a public c...

20Posted: 20th Nov 2022

Who can work on electric cars?

With the UK's 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars looming ever closer, we’re here to answer all your questions about EVs, including “who can work on electric cars?” Maintenance is an important part of safe and efficient everyday driving. This is still true for electric cars too, even if they do have fewer moving parts compared to traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicl...

17Posted: 17th Nov 2022

Do Electric Cars Need MOT & Servicing?

Just like any vehicle on the roads, electric cars need MOTs and servicing. MOTs are a legal requirement for any car over three years old, and servicing ensures your car is in perfect working order whilst retaining its value. Electric car servicing and MOTs offer a similar experience for the driver, but there are a few differences when it comes to the work being carried out. You don’t have to worry a...

14Posted: 14th Nov 2022

The Plug-in Grant Explained

The plug-in grant is a government incentive to promote the uptake of electric cars, offering a discount on the price of new eligible vehicles. From 2030 the sale of new petrol and diesel-only internal combustion engine cars will be banned, with new hybrid powertrain cars also banned from sale in 2035. This ambitious yet achievable goal is a push from the government as the country aims to hit net zero emissions by 20...

11Posted: 11th Nov 2022

Can you learn to drive in an electric car?

Electric cars are taking the UK’s roads by storm. The government’s ban on the sale of new petrol & diesel internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2030 is one of the reasons for this acceleration. Car makers are now placing much greater importance on electric and hybrid models. With this massive increase in EVs over the last few years, a few questions have arisen. Including “ca...

9Posted: 9th Nov 2022

When do all cars have to be electric?

September 2023 Update Wednesday 20th September 2023: Rishi Sunak announced that the government is pushing back the ban on new petrol and diesel cars by 5 years to 2035. They have also removed the 5-year buffer for hybrid cars. Before, hybrid vehicles could be sold until 2040. But now they will also be banned from 2035. Only full electric cars and vans can be sold as of 2035.