Which electric car should I buy?
Dreaming of owning an electric vehicle? Make it happen with Arnold Clark. Search our huge range of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles from some of the world’s leading manufacturers.
If you opt for electric driving, you’ll have three main choices:
All-electric (EV)
- Features an electric motor only
- Electricity supplied by plugging into the grid
- Zero CO2 emissions
- Low to zero road tax
Plug-in Hybrid(PHEV)
- Features a combustion engine and electric motor
- Electric motor recharged by plugging into the grid
- Main source of power comes from the electric engine
- Greater electrical range than conventional hybrid
Hybrid (HEV)
- Features an electric motor and combustion engine
- Charge their own battery – no need to plug it in
- Mostly powered by the combustion engine
- Low road tax
The benefits of all-electric cars
Want to help save the planet while cutting your vehicle’s running costs? EVs are the way forward. Here’s what you can enjoy when you choose to go electric:
Zero CO2 emissions
Leave other drivers green with envy in your new, emission-reducing EV.
No petrol costs
Running an EV is cheaper and cleaner than using traditional fuels.
A smooth driving experience
With fewer moving parts and reduced engine noise, expect a calmer commute in your new EV.
Low to zero road tax
EVs are clean, green machines – meaning cheaper running costs for you.
Government grants and incentives
With the government keen to meet agreed emissions targets, financial assistance is available to help you make the switch.
No more range anxiety
Some EV cars deliver over 250 miles fully charged, which is sure to soothe any range anxiety you might have.
Electric car charging points
Driveway or parking space outside your home? You can charge your car’s battery overnight using a traditional plug socket. There are also 12,000 electric car charging stations in the UK, with new charging points popping up daily.
You access electric car charging points using a network tariff card. The type of charging point you can use is down to which connector your car has.
Charging point differences
Slow
Slow charging is rated at 3-6kW, meaning you can charge your EV overnight by plugging into a traditional three-pin socket.
Fast
Fast chargers are rated at either 7kW or 22kW, depending on their type. You can fully charge a car that’s powered by a 30kWh battery in 2-5 hours.
Rapid
Rapid charging of up to 50kW will have your car at 80% charge in just 40 minutes, meaning you can take on long distances hassle-free.
Electric cars from Arnold Clark
With more manufacturers than ever making excellent EVs, now’s the time to take advantage of this exciting technology. Choose from a range of makes and models today.
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