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The UK government has mandated that all new cars sold must be electric by 2035. But with the many benefits of all-electric driving, more drivers are already choosing to move away from traditional petrol and diesel (ICE) vehicles towards electrified powertrains, including hybrids and fully electric vehicles (EVs).
However, EVs are still widely misunderstood. Let’s separate the facts from the fiction…
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EV | ICE vehicle |
Uses a large electric battery to power an electric motor that drives the wheels. | Uses an internal combustion engine, which runs by igniting fuel (petrol/diesel) in the engine cylinders to push pistons and drive the wheels. |
The battery must be recharged by plugging into an external power source. | Requires petrol/diesel refuelling from a fuel station. |
Uses regenerative braking, which recovers energy during deceleration and braking and converts kinetic energy into electrical energy and stores it in the battery. | Uses a braking system, where energy generated during deceleration and braking is dissipated as heat through the brake components, rather than being recovered or stored for later use. |
Uses a single-speed transmission, which delivers smooth, instant acceleration. | Uses a multi-speed manual or automatic transmission, which delivers power through a series of gears to balance acceleration, performance and fuel efficiency across different driving speeds. |
It’s true that EVs generally have less range than an ICE vehicle, but for the average driver, who typically travels 28 miles per day in their first three years of ownership, a 200-mile range on a fully charged EV would usually mean you’d only have to charge up around once per week. And with more EVs entering the market with much higher ranges, this is becoming a much more level playing field.
While batteries may be slower in cold weather, it simply means they can take a bit longer to heat up – there’s no compromise on energy usage!
This is true, but it’s the same for any powertrain. EVs also include an eco-mode, which reduces acceleration to make braking more efficient and uses other systems that will help preserve battery power for longer.
When it comes to purchasing an EV, Personal Contract Plan monthly payments are very similar to petrol/diesel equivalents.
EV battery packs and electrical systems are sealed and isolated and aren’t vulnerable to water getting in. They are assessed under the NCAP crash and safety testing, just as any other vehicle type would be.
Different chargers have different capacities; some are more powerful than others – aptly named rapid chargers. There are also specialist maps to find where charging points are in the area, as well as their power rating (kW) and connection type.
Try our Volkswagen EV running cost simulator to compare running costs, explore potential savings and discover how affordable switching to electric can be for your driving habits.
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