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Here we give you all the information you need to know about driving an electric car. Find out more about the benefits of electric vehicles, how to charge your EV as well as the range of electric cars available on the scheme from leading manufacturers. If you’re already an EV driver, we’ve also included a range of tools to help you make the most out of driving electric.
The tools you need to start your journey. We’ve also partnered with Zap Map to give you the best electric experience.
Take our suitability test, which assesses your lifestyle and driving habits to work out which EV or Hybrid is best for you.
Start Now >Discover the fuel savings you could make by switching fuel types, using our Journey Cost Calculator. Powered by Zap-Map.
Find out more >With more than 30,000 public charging points across the UK, use our interactive map to plan your route. Powered by Zap-Map.
Plan your journey >When it comes to driving electric, the benefits go beyond just fuel savings. With all leading car manufacturers now offering a range of electric models, there’s an ever growing choice of vehicles to choose from. From small hatchbacks, mid-sized family cars to larger SUVs, and a range options between 100 to over 300 miles on one charge, they’re a convenient and high performance alternative for just about everybody.
From technology to driving style and environmental impact, find out the benefits you could get from driving electric.
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Cheaper to run than petrol and diesel alternatives | |
Models offering 100-300 miles of electric range | |
No ULEZ fees or congestion charge | |
Quiet to drive with reduce noise pollution | |
Regenerative braking for energy recovery | |
Pre-heating on most models for winter months | |
High performance driving | |
Opportunity for free parking in some areas | |
Huge options of cars from leading manufacturers | |
Income Tax and NI savings through Salary Sacrifice | |
Benefit in Kind incentives through Salary Sacrifice |
From information on manufacturers to videos that will help you make the right choice, stay in the know with our up to date resources on electric and hybrid cars.
Explore which manufacturers are offering the most popular electric cars in the market today and which one would suit your lifestyle.
Find out more >Cut through the noise with our easy to understand guides and videos, helping you on your electric journey.
Learn more >Find out more about the UK’s Low Emission Zone’s where they are, what charges are in place and how you can escape the charge.
Find out more >Charging can be a daunting concept for first-time EV drivers. We have put together some helpful articles to make switch to charging an EV easier.
Find out more >Articles to help you get behind the wheel of an EV.
EV terminology can be confusing. We have complied a list to EV terms, with handy explanations of the terms you may encounter around electric cars.
Find out more >The average range of an electric car is 250 miles. Understand more about factors affect range and how much range you need choosing an electric car.
Find out more >Find out the main similarities and differences between electric, hybrid and ICE (petrol/diesel) vehicles to decide what type of vehicle is right for you.
Find out more >The average cost of an electric car in 2023 was around £48,000 in the UK. Find out more about the difference between electric cars and their petrol/ diesel alternatives.
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