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Electric & Hybrid Explained

When choosing an electric car, there are some things to consider, such as charging, driving range, and road tax. We're here to help you choose the vehicle that's best suited to you and your needs.

There are four main types of Electric/Hybrid vehicles to choose from

Battery Electric Vehicle Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Self-Charging Hybrid Mild Hybrid
Motor Type Electric-only Combustion engine and electric motor Combustion engine and electric motor Combustion engine and electric motor
How Is The Battery Charged? The battery must be plugged in to charge The battery must be plugged in to charge The engine charges the battery The engine charges the battery
Can The Battery Power The Car? Fully powered by electric Powered by the electric motor or engine Powered by the electric motor or engine No, it's not powerful enough to drive the vehicle
Charging Point Required? Yes Yes No No
Road Tax Low to zero Low Lower than petrol/diesel model equivalent Lower than petrol/diesel model equivalent

Electric Charging And Range Explained

There are electric car charging stations across the UK with three charger point variations.

Fast Charging

Fast chargers are rated at either 7kW or 22kW, depending on their type. You can fully charge a car powered by a 30kWh battery in 2-5 hours.

Rapid Charging

Rapid charging of up to 50kW will have your car at 80% charge in just 40 minutes, meaning you can take on long distances hassle-free.

Slow Charging

Slow charging is rated at 3-6kW, meaning you can charge your EV overnight by plugging into a traditional three-pin socket.