Electric & Hybrid at Johnsons

Providing eco-friendly driving for everyone With 17 great brands across 58 dealerships, you’re never far from a top-quality electric or hybrid vehicle at Johnsons. Here’s everything you need to know about going electric.

The Benefits. Discover more about the benefits of driving electric Electric and hybrid vehicles offer a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional petrol and diesel cars. Depending on the model you choose, you’ll leave a reduced – or even zero – carbon tyre print while saving more on everyday motoring costs. Not only that, you’ll enjoy dynamic performance, a quiet ride, and an array of modern technologies. Read on to learn about the differences between hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles – and how they represent the future of motoring.

Where and how to charge Learn how to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle Fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles require manual charging, which can be achieved at home or at one of many thousands of UK-wide public charging stations. Simply connect your vehicle to the charge point using the cable provided with your car. You can charge at home via a standard three-pin, 3 kW power supply or with a dedicated fast charging, 7 kW domestic wallbox which is supplied by a number of wallbox suppliers such as pod point, OHEM. All public chargers offer fast charging capability as a minimum and many offer 50 kW rapid charging.

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Types of electric/hybrid vehicles explained

There are several types of electrified vehicle available. Here, we explain the differences.

Mild Hybrid (MHEV) Mild hybrid vehicles (MHEVs) have only a small battery and electric motor, which serve to support the combustion engine when you’re accelerating or cruising. They have reduced emissions compared to traditional petrol and diesel cars, but cannot travel on electric power alone.

Hybrid (HEV) Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are fitted with a combustion engine which is boosted by an electric motor powered by a battery. They are self-charging, which means there’s no need to plug them in, and can run for very short distances on electric power alone. HEVs are more efficient than traditional cars and produce fewer CO2 emissions.

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are more efficient than self-charging or mild hybrids. They have a larger battery, which means they can run solely on electricity over short distances, typically between 25 and 40 miles. PHEVs are more affordable to run than HEVs and they produce significantly fewer emissions. A PHEV’s battery requires manual charging.

100% electric Electric vehicles (EVs) are the most efficient and greenest form of motor car. They’re very affordable to run and they produce zero emissions. Range varies depending on the vehicle, with the average being around 225 miles. EVs require manual charging.

Our electric brands

Please click on any of the manufacturers below to learn more about the range of electric and hybrid vehicles we have available.

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FAQs

If you have any queries, we hope our frequently asked questions below will answer them. If not, please don’t hesitate to contact your local Johnsons showroom team.

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

It will depend on the EV in question, and the charging method. For instance, the Hyundai Ioniq’s battery can charge from 0-100% in roughly:

●19 hours via a three-pin power supply (the kind found in and around the home)

●8 hours using a 7 kW domestic wallbox

●6 hours with a 22 kW public connector

What’s the difference between plug-in hybrid and hybrid?

A plug-in hybrid can run on electric power for a few miles, making it very useful if you typically make trips around town or do short commutes. Plug-in hybrids produce fewer emissions than hybrids – and deliver more miles per gallon. However, a plug-in hybrid’s battery requires manual charging while a hybrid is self-charging. It’s worth noting that you can continue to operate a plug-in hybrid even when the battery no longer holds a charge; that said, you should aim to recharge as soon as possible to ensure the best performance.

Are electric cars really more affordable to run than petrol-powered cars?

Yes. Take the Fiat 500, for example. If you travel 30 miles per day, it’ll cost about £1,391 per year to fill the regular 500 with petrol. The pure-electric 500, meanwhile, will only cost around £858 to charge.

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Financial Disclosure

Johnsons Cars Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.

Johnsons Cars Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (our registration number is 688450. Permitted activities include acting as a credit broker not a lender.

As an FCA regulated credit broker we can introduce you to a selected group of lenders / brokers (see below) who may be able to help you finance your purchase. This group of lenders / brokers provides us with a range of products which may be suitable for your purchase. We will explain the key features of those products to you.

Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, Evolution Funding Limited, Santander Consumer (UK) plc, Honda Finance Europe PLC, CA Auto Finance UK Ltd, Suzuki Financial Services Limited, Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, Hyundai Capital UK Limited, Stellantis Financial Services Uk Limited, Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC, FCE Bank Plc,

We are a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders and their finance products, we act as their agent for this introduction. We are not an independent financial advisor; we will provide details of products available. We may advise you on the products, subject to your personal circumstances, though you are not obliged to take our advice or recommendation.

We do not charge you a fee for our services. we will typically receive commission from whichever lender we introduce you to (either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow).

Unless we consider it to be inappropriate given your personal circumstances, for certain vehicles e.g. New, our approach is to introduce you to the lender who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account interest rates, residual valuations (where applicable) and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, or the vehicle is not one that we would normally place with them we will introduce you to other lenders on our panel. The lender we introduce you to and available rates will depend upon a number of factors including: the vehicle, your personal circumstances and the likelihood of a lender to accept an application based on information provided.

Lenders typically pay a commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions; some lenders may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you would like to know the amount of any remuneration we have received from the finance provider, please ask us.

All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over, Guarantees may be required. View our full finance disclosure.