In 2021 EV’s made up 11.5% of all new car sales within the UK. Indeed, in the last 12 months, here at P+B we have seen a significant increase in enquiries for Electric Vehicles. The Tesla Model 3 was the 2nd best-selling car, with 34,783 sales, and was closely followed by the Kia E-Niro and the Volkswagen ID.3. Although we’re only in February, early indications are that this trend will continue.
There’s a lot to think about when making the move from a combustion engine to an EV, and we’re on hand to answer all your queries at the start of your journey. From potential Government grant support, to the differences between charge point types and how to get the most range from your car, we’re here to help.
- As of 2021, there were 39.2 million vehicles on UK roads, with only roughly 300,000 of these being EVs.
- Most electric cars give you 3 miles per KW, when driven conservatively, and 2 miles per KW when driven more aggressively.
- A typical electric car will take eight hours to charge from empty at a ‘fast’ 7kW charge point. These charge points are typically what is put into your house when you install a home charge point.
- Fast “DC” chargers normally charge at 50-150 KWh, meaning you should get 100 miles per hour of charge at the slow-end, and 450 miles per hour of charge at the fast-end.
- 2021 was the best year ever for new electric car sales with 190,727 new EV registrations.
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On Thursday 17th February we’re hosting a webinar from 4.30 – 5.30 pm and will share insights and thoughts on the market. Our experts will discuss what you need to consider if moving towards an electric mobility, and highlight opportunities such as the potential Government grant support available to you.
