Switching to Electric

Thinking of switching to an Electric car. Here at Available Car, a family-owned used car supermarket, we have a guides and tips to help you consider, drive and maintain an electric vehicle

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Why Switch to Electric

Switching to an electric vehicle is a smart, future-proof decision that offers significant financial, environmental, and driving benefits. With such a large range of used electric vehicles, you can find the perfect EV for your lifestyle today at Available Car.

Things to consider when making the switch to an electric vehicle include: Range | charging options | Hybrid or Fully Electric| Budget and vehicle size

Running costs: One of the biggest advantages of owning an EV is the lower running costs. Electricity is cheaper than petrol or diesel and EV's often tend to have lower maintenance costs due to fewer moving parts
Battery Range: This varies by model/manufacturer. EVs manage between 100 and 400 miles per charge. So ensure you are selecting a vehicle with sufficient range.
Most EV batteries come with long warranties (often up to 8years or 100,000 miles). Batteries are designed to last and as you can imagine technology is improving rapidly to extend battery life.
Types of EV

  • Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

  • Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)

  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)

  • Plug-In, Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)

  • Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles (MHEV)

Range at a glance

EVs range depends on:

Capacity of the battery

Weight and size of the vehicle

Age and mileage of the vehicle

Whether regenerative braking is support

Charging

Home Charging

Charging on the go

Zapmap has interactive maps showing where you can publicly access EV charging facilities within the UK

Charging an EV

You can have an EV home charger port to be install either in your garage or external wall. Average cost of a home EV charger including installation is between £500 - £1,000.

How much does it cost to charge my EV at Home

This will depend on how many units are required to charge your battery and what time of day you are charging. Off peak-rates are from 11pm - 6am at 8-10p per kWh. This makes it three times cheaper to charge your car overnight than during peak hours.

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Are EVs exempt from congestion charges

Most EVs are exempt from city center congestion charges, buts it's worth checking before you buy whether local regulations include your vehicle or not. Check out the clean air zones website

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