Electric cars on cinch

Absolutely. Not only are chargers designed in such a way that they are rain resistant, they also won’t begin supplying power until the charger is locked to the car, making it impossible for you to come into contact with the electricity.

Since the middle of the last decade, electric cars have consistently been ranking strongly in UK reliability surveys. Not only that, but many electric cars have fewer serviceable parts than other car types, meaning less maintenance than petrol or diesel equivalents.

Yes, but thanks to clever heat management technologies, the change is very gradual. Many factors will also contribute to battery wear and tear, including how you charge and use the battery. If you drive more efficiently, if you charge overnight using your domestic charger rather than routinely using rapid chargers, then your battery’s long-term health is likely to be better maintained.

Predicted real-world range of new electric cars are largely reliable, so long as the climate outside is mild, and your driving style is efficient.

Electric cars are subject to the same crash and safety tests as petrol and diesel cars, with an added emphasis on protecting their batteries.

Electric cars are built to perform no differently in fires or crashes than their petrol or diesel equivalents. Not only are the batteries shielded, so it’s extremely difficult to penetrate them, but most electric cars also place their batteries in the floor area, making for a rigid, tough, skateboard-like layout. If you crash, always exit the car safely if you can – this is true for all vehicle types – and call the emergency services.

In most cases, you can, because cables are made to match certain plug types, rather than certain car models. Most UK chargers are of ‘Type 1’, ‘Type 2’ or ‘CCS’ forms, with many cars also coming with a three-pin-compatible charger to use with domestic plugs. Essentially, if a plug fits, it’ll likely work.

Currently, electric cars are road tax exempt, meaning you don’t need to pay an annual or monthly Vehicle Excise Duty like drivers of petrol and diesel cars.

Not only that, but electric cars are exempt from the London Congestion Charge zone. If you buy a new electric car worth under £32,000, the UK Government will also give you a £1,500 grant to reduce the purchase price you pay.

Yes! But keep your windows closed!

It’s absolutely safe to leave the car plugged in overnight – the car and the battery management system have enough safeguards to stop it from overcharging itself. It’s also fine in the rain – the car manufacturers design the car to be used in all conditions.