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The rising popularity and availability of alternative fuel vehicles puts us in an exciting stage of the development of personal mobility. With it comes a lot of questions and here we try to answer some of the most popular ones. Alternatively, get in touch via the Livechat function or on 03334 559 573 to talk to one of our team.
You can charge your electric car at your home or at public charging points. Increasingly, workplaces offer charging points, and many fuel stations are equipped with rapid chargers too.
An electric vehicle costs approximately 2-4p per mile to run, which is significantly cheaper than petrol or diesel models. The cost of servicing is often cheaper too, thanks to fewer mechanical parts.
Regenerative braking in an electric or hybrid car uses the motor to create resistance and act as a generator. This also means the brakes are used less, reducing wear.
Yes – not only do they not produce NOx and CO2 emissions, they are fitted with the latest safety technology to protect you and your passengers. Speak to us today about the specifications of the electric model you’re interested in.
Alternative fuels include hybrid and electric, as well as less common fuels such as bio-diesel and hydrogen, which provide an alternative to petrol or diesel power.
Yes – a wall box can be installed at your home to enable electric charging, or you can use a three-point plug, which offers a slower charging time. The government currently offers a financial incentive for this, meaning you could save up to £350 on your charger. Alternatively, some manufacturers offer a free wall box with a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle.
An electric car is one that uses electricity to propel it, as opposed to petrol or diesel fuel. A hybrid model combines a petrol engine with an electric motor.
All-electric vehicles (EVs) have an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. The vehicle uses a large traction battery pack to power the electric motor, and must be plugged in to a charging station or wall outlet to charge.
Electric cars are considered to be the future of motoring. Not only are they much cleaner, they’re also cheaper to run and feature the latest technology. Grants are available to offset the purchase cost, and those driving in low-emission zones won’t incur charges.
Yes – for 100 miles worth of charge you’ll pay between £2-4 if using overnight low-rate domestic electricity. The cost of petrol and diesel is significantly more. In addition, you’ll benefit from lower road tax, maintenance and Benefit-in-Kind.
In terms of everyday running, electric cars are better for the environment. They don’t emit NOx or CO2 gases, helping to reduce air pollution.
Johnsons represents a wide range of global vehicle manufacturers, and as such we have a variety of electric cars available for you to discover. Contact your local Johnsons dealership to find out which electric models we offer.
Whether an electric car is right for you depends on your individual circumstances. You’ll want to weigh up purchase and running costs, as well as confirm where you will charge it. Electric vehicles are becoming more accessible, and charging points more numerous, making it easier to run them.
Most electric cars are automatic, featuring just two gears: one for forwards and one for reverse. An electric motor can spin much faster and doesn’t stall, negating the need for further gears.
The range of an electric car depends on the model you choose. With the recent developments in technology, range is increasing. Many models are now capable of achieving over 100 miles on a single charge.
Electric cars can often achieve over 100 miles on a single charge, with some reaching over 300 miles, meaning they can complete the daily commute without the need to be recharged during the day.
How long it takes to charge an electric car depends on both the model you’re driving and the type of charger you’re using. A home wall box will charge an electric car in around 12 hours, while rapid chargers can restore the battery power in just a few hours. If only charging up to 80% charge, the charge times can be significantly reduced as the final 20% takes longer.
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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.
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