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 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 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 ...
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 pay per litre of fuel, we …
What is the difference between kW and kWh? - Motoring Electric
Jan 15, 2024 · As this video explains, kW is a measure of power. One kilowatt is simply 1,000 watts. Kilowatts (kW) is the measurement of energy used for electric car chargers, typically 7kW, 22kW, 50kW, 350kW and so on.. In other words, it’s the rate at which power is transferred from a charging station into your EV. In theory, then, it makes sense to use a rapid charger, because …
How long does it take to charge an electric car? - Motoring Electric
Jul 16, 2024 · 4. 30 minutes is often enough. A big selling point is how much you can charge in the time it takes to buy a coffee and take a comfort break. Many electric cars come with the claim you can charge to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes, although with longer range cars, you’ll need a very powerful charger to achieve that.
EV gears explained: are all electric cars automatic?
11 June 2024. Most electric cars are essentially automatic. This means there is no need for the driver to change gear. You simply engage D (for Drive), press the accelerator pedal and let the car do the work. Alternatively, you can select R (for Reverse). There’s a lot more to it than that, though, not least because a traditional automatic ...
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.
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 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 ...