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EV = Electric Vehicle, meaning a vehicle powered entirely or partially by electricity stored in batteries rather than petrol or diesel.
Yes. From 1 April 2025, electric vehicles are no longer exempt from UK Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).
EV chargers supply electricity to the car’s battery via AC or DC power.
A good app to use to locate your nearest public charging point, is Zapmap. This will allow you to search by location and find the nearest chargers to you, including rapid or high power charging stations.
A UK law requiring increasing percentages of manufacturers’ new car sales to be zero‑emission vehicles.
2035: 100% zero‑emission for cars and vans.
Top‑rated UK EV charging apps for 2025 include:
Yes, EV tariffs are generally worth it if you charge your electric vehicle at home, offering 30-70% lower rates overnight compared to standard tariffs. By switching, you can save hundreds of pounds annually, with off-peak rates often available for 5-6 hours, allowing you to charge for as little as 7.5p-8.5p/kWh.
The length of time it takes to charge an electric vehicle will vary depending on the vehicle itself. Our Electric Specialists will be able to guide you through the different charging times.
When it comes to a public charging point, there are typically three different types of connection; CCS, CHADEMO & Type 2. The latter is usually limited to a 22kW speed and you'll need to use your own. Each charging station you come across will be managed by different companies. Usually they'll have their own smartphone apps where you can register for an account, ensuring a smooth process when charging publicly. The Zapmap app will display the company that owns the charging point.
Like their petrol and diesel counterparts, electric vehicles have a warning light when you're running low on electric. Whilst the remaining range differs between cars after the warning light comes on, it's best not to let your car get below 10%.
Absolutely not. As long as you plan your journey and you know the range of your vehicle, you can decide which public charging points you'll visit along the way.
Yes you can. There is no reason an EV can't be a proper towing vehicle if it has sufficient power and the components that can handle the added load. You can speak to our Electric Specialists for more information.
Whilst the initial investment of owning an electric vehicle is higher, overall you'll pay less. when compared to petrol or diesel engines, electric vehicles have less moving parts which in turn means there is less that could go wrong. There's also no need to top up any oil, for example.
All EVs are automatic. EVs are power-efficient throughout their revs, unlike fuel engines which have a narrow rev band in which they can deliver maximum performance. EVs need only one gear. No gearbox means even basic EVs are speedy from a standstill and accelerate smoothly and continuously.
Electric vehicles emit less greenhouse gases over their lifetime than conventional engines, making EVs better for the environment. This is even when you consider the energy needed to manufacture and power them.
Our Electric Specialists will be able to help you decide which EV is best suited to your needs. There are a variety of options available and all of them have different features which may suit your requirements better than another.