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 milder. Distrelec’s research found Truro … [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 longevity. And your charging and driving habits … [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 increasingly vital part of the vehicle … [Read more...]