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The Benefits of Buying Electric

Switching to an electric or hybrid vehicle isn’t just better for the environment, it’s a smarter choice all round. Alongside reducing your carbon footprint and improving local air quality, EVs offer significant savings on everyday driving.

With running costs as low as 2p–4p per mile, electric cars can save you thousands over time. You’ll also benefit from lower road tax and reduced maintenance costs, thanks to fewer moving parts and less wear and tear.

Beyond the savings, electric vehicles deliver a premium driving experience. Enjoy a near-silent ride, smooth handling, and instant torque for faster, more responsive acceleration.

Key Benefits Include

Electric cars offer a range of financial, performance and environmental benefits when compared with internal combustion engine vehicles.

Greener

Electric vehicles produce fewer CO2 and NOx emissions than petrol or diesel cars, making them better for the environment.

Faster

The electric motor in an electric or hybrid car produces instant torque, making acceleration from 0-62mph quicker.

Cheaper to run

Electricity is cheaper than fuel, and electric cars cost between 1-10p per mile to run. As such, you could save over £1,000 a year on fuel, depending on the model you drive and your electricity tariff.

Convenient

Electric cars can be plugged in at your destination, meaning you don’t need to make specific fuel stops. You may also get priority or dedicated parking at certain locations.

Cost effective

Electric cars are expected to become cheaper to produce in the next few years, due to the falling cost of battery manufacture. That means they’ll soon be cheaper to buy or lease.

Types of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Explained

Everything you wanted to know about hybrid, fully electric, and fuel cell vehicles

Mild-Hybrid

A mild hybrid vehicle uses a small battery to boost performance. It is not capable of travelling on electric power alone, but offers an improvement in fuel efficiency by combining electric and petrol.

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Plug-in Hybrid

A plug-in hybrid vehicle features a larger battery and electric motor, and can typically cover 30-40 miles on all-electric power. It must be plugged into an electrical power source to charge.

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All-Electric

An all-electric vehicle is powered by a battery pack and electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. Most modern EVs can cover 100-300 miles on a single charge.

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UK Charging Network

118,000+ public EV charging points across the UK, with numbers growing every month

Over 4x growth since 2019, driven by major investment in infrastructure

London leads with 25,000+ chargers, the largest share nationwide

Strong coverage across the South East, North West and South West

Scotland offers one of the UK’s most developed rapid charging networks
Thousands of new chargers added each year, expanding access across all regions

Rapid and ultra-rapid chargers increasing, making charging quicker and more convenient

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Electric Vehicle FAQs

Below, we answer some of the most common questions about electric and hybrid vehicles. If you’d like to learn more, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

A hybrid car is a vehicle that pairs a combustion engine with a battery pack and electric motor. Both provide power to a greater or lesser extent.

Your electric vehicle can be charged at home or at one of the many public charging points across the country.

Electric vehicles use a battery pack and one or two electric motors to propel them, instead of a combustion engine.

Hybrid batteries come with an extensive warranty – usually 8-12 years, so rarely need replacing during the vehicle’s lifetime.

Like with petrol and diesel cars, the efficiency of your electric car depends on several factors including the external temperature and your driving style.

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The Benefits of Buying Electric

Key Benefits Include

Greener

Faster

Cheaper to run

Convenient

Cost effective

Types of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles Explained

Mild-Hybrid

Plug-in Hybrid

All-Electric

UK Charging Network

Electric Vehicle FAQs

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