Cheaper to run

Charging the battery on an EV is usually much cheaper than filling a tank of fuel in a petrol or diesel vehicle, meaning the running costs of EVs are lower

Government grants

The government still provides grants towards home chargers for some people

Tax benefits

EVs attract lower taxation, both for VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) and BIK (Benefit in Kind)

Local incentives

EVs may benefit from local incentives like congestion charge exemption or free parking

Less maintenance

EVs have fewer moving parts which means maintenance and repair costs may be lower

Instant performance

In EVs, the torque from the motor is delivered instantly, meaning incredible responsiveness, particularly at low speeds

AC

• AC stands for alternating current
• The electricity that comes from the plugs in our home in AC
• The batteries in EVs charge via DC, so the AC current is converted into DC by the on-board charger
• This means charging will be slower with an AC charger than a DC charger

DC

• DC stands for direct current
• Many public fast cgarge points are DC
• The current does not have to be converted by the on board charger
• Therefore DC chargers can charge the car more quickly than AC chargers

kW

• kW is a measure of energy transfer
• With EVs, the power of chargers are measured in kW
• The higher the kW, the faster the charger will charge your car

kWh

• kWh is a measured of stored energy
• With EVs, the size of the battery is measured in kWh
• The higher the kWh, the larger the battery and, generally, the further the range