EV MPG: what is miles per kWh for electric cars? - Motoring Electric
Jan 11, 2024 · Miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the electric vehicle equivalent of miles per gallon (mpg) in petrol or diesel cars. In other words, it tells you the distance you can expect your electric car to travel for every kilowatt-hour of energy consumed.. Glossing over the fact that we still use miles per gallon as a measurement for fuel economy, even though we …
How to find your nearest Tesco EV charging point - Motoring Electric
Nov 8, 2022 · The locations of all Tesco electric car charging points can be found by visiting the Pod Point website. To use a Tesco EV charging point, you will need to download the Pod Point smartphone app or use the Pod Point website. You’ll find electric charging bays at Tesco Superstore and Tesco Extra sites throughout the UK, the majority of which are ...
What is preconditioning and how can it boost your EV’s range?
Jul 29, 2024 · Preconditioning warms the battery to optimum temperature using power from the mains, which will help preserve the cells. The knock-on effect of this is a longer battery life and the preservation of the car’s potential range. In some sophisticated EVs, such as the Porsche Taycan, the battery is also heated or cooled automatically on the move ...
What is an electric car and how do they work? - Motoring Electric
Oct 16, 2023 · The one difference is that ‘EV’ and ‘BEV’ could also be used to describe an electric van, bus or truck. An electric car features a large battery pack that sends power to an electric motor. This drives the front, rear or all four wheels, depending on the configuration. Batteries are measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy – the ...
What are the pros and cons of electric cars? - Motoring Electric
Aug 7, 2024 · The feelgood factor. Finally, there’s the feelgood factor of doing your bit for the environment. By driving an electric car, you’ll be helping to improve local air quality, which will do wonders for your image. Just look at all the companies switching to electric vans to boost their environmental credentials.
How can regenerative braking improve your electric car's range?
2 April 2024. A regenerative braking system can recover kinetic energy that would otherwise be lost when you brake. In electric cars, some of this energy can be harnessed by the motor – and that means free electricity and a longer range. In simple terms, when the driver of an EV eases off the throttle or presses the brake, the electric motor ...
Can I charge my electric car using a three-pin plug? - Motoring …
6 March 2024. Every electric car comes with a cable – sometimes referred to as a ‘ granny cable ‘ – that is designed for a domestic plug socket. So the short answer to this question is yes – you can charge your EV using a three-pin plug. However, this method of charging should be reserved for occasional or emergency use only.
How do I find my nearest electric car charging point? - Motoring …
Mar 12, 2024 · Many electric cars allow you to locate your nearest electric car charger via the dashboard infotainment system and/or a connected phone app. For example, the Renault Zoe uses TomTom data to offer information on traffic delays, the weather and charging locations. Meanwhile, Tesla charging stations can be viewed via these cars’ navigation ...
What are the differences between plug-in hybrid and regular …
10 October 2023. One answer to this question is self-evident: plug-in hybrids can be plugged in to charge their batteries, whereas ordinary hybrid cars cannot. However, plug-in hybrids are more expensive to buy. Consider the evidence. At the time of writing, the Kia Sportage hybrid will set you back £35,445 in GT-Line spec, while the plug-in ...
How much road tax will I pay for an electric car? - Motoring Electric
Jan 29, 2024 · If the new electric car has a price exceeding £40,000 it will be subject to the Expensive Car Supplement for five years from the second time the vehicle is taxed. The rate is currently £390 a year. Electric cars registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025 will pay the standard rate. Electric cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 30 ...