While Tesla might own a lot of the fame in the electric car market, there’s quite the range of electric cars available today, and plenty to choose from at cinch. Explore the options and discover which benefits you could take advantage of, including zero-emissions, lower running costs and slower depreciation.
If you’re new to EVs (so much potential bundled up into a two-letter nickname), take a look at our electric vehicle FAQ and browse our full range here. They’re available to purchase or finance, and we even deliver to your door.
Benefits of an electric car
Lower emissions
= eco smugness
Cheaper tax
and congestion charge exemption
Quieter and smoother
drive than engine cars
Charge at home
meaning no petrol station queues
Own cutting edge
exciting technology
Charging an electric car
How do I charge an electric car?
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From how long it takes to how much it costs; we cover all you need to know.
How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
This varies depending on where you charge – a motorway service station is going to cost considerably more than charging off-peak at home. Still, for many motorists, it’s all much less than a tank of petrol – but it’s best to find out more about the costs before deciding on a specific model.
Electric car range
This is usually measured in miles or kilometers, and is the distance a car can travel on full charge without needing to recharge. Like a petrol car’s miles per gallon calculation, electric car range will vary depending on driving style, road scenario and the day’s temperatures.
Similar to fuel consumption, if you drive more efficiently, use fewer optional features like air con and heating; and avoid heavy acceleration, you’ll improve your range - just like miles per gallon in a petrol/diesel car.
Did you know?
EV technology is older than you think! Toyota released the Prius - the world's first hybrid electric car - back in 1997
Frequently asked questions
Jargon Buster
So many EV acronyms and new terms… what do they mean?
EV
Electric Vehicle, a vehicle with a form of battery to store energy and use for motion of the car. These can be fully electric or some form of hybrid.
BEV
Battery electric vehicle (Also known as pure EV) like a Tesla or Nissan Leaf.
HEV
Hybrid-electric vehicle, no plugging in, the battery is charged by the engine.
PHEV
Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle, both petrol and electric and you can top-up by plugging in.
Kilowatt-hours (kWh)
The car's battery capacity (basically, the amount of energy the car can store) the higher the number generally the more miles you’ll do between charge.
Range
How many miles the manufacturer says it will travel on a full charge.
Lithium-ion
The type of battery used to power an EV and other cool stuff like your smartphone.
ICE
Internal combustion engine (the engine in a petrol or diesel car).
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