The first frost on the windscreen and the biting cold of a winter morning can bring a familiar sense of ‘range anxiety’ for many electric car owners. As temperatures drop, the efficiency of an EV’s battery can be significantly reduced by up to 30%, leaving drivers with less range than they are used to for their daily journeys. This is because the chemical … [Read more...]
Cold comfort for EV drivers
With more drivers switching to EVs, many will experience the effects of cold or winter conditions for the first time and need to learn what to expect and do. Electric Vehicle experts at Electric Solar have warned that cold weather can damage your EV battery and travel range by 30%. As EV batteries are estimated to cost a staggering £7235 to replace, … [Read more...]
Wales’ drivers get more out of evs in winter
South and West Wales drivers will suffer less than the north of Britain as winter sweeps in and cuts the mileage from their electric cars and vans. Technical components distributor Distrelec estimates that the ideal climate for an EV is 21°C to get the most miles out of a single charge. Comparatively, EVs tend to achieve more mileage in climates that are … [Read more...]
Caring for and saving with an electric car
The cost of charging an electric car using a public charger has increased once again, as drivers will now need to fork out over £220 more per year on average. Just like looking after your smartphone, your electric vehicle’s battery also needs to be properly cared for if you’re going to get the best out of it in terms of range and … [Read more...]
EV handover now more important than ever
A thorough handover process is vital for the growing number of electric vehicles now reaching buyers, says Birmingham based national vehicle movement and inspection firm DMN Logistics. The continuing surge in electric vehicle (EV) demand, which has seen sales of new battery electric vehicles reach over a third of the market, is making the car handover an … [Read more...]
