As any new technology that comes to the market, EVs have definitely had their critics. There are many misconceptions surrounding EVs out there - We’re here to put some facts straight.
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EV - Debunking The Myths
Myth One - You Can't Charge/Drive Your EV In The Rain.
It is perfectly safe to charge your electric vehicle in bad weather conditions. We're in the UK afterall! The engineers behind EV manufacturing ensure the charging ports are completely waterproof to stop the risk of users getting a shock when plugging in to the vehicle. EV chargepoints will not emit an electrical current until the vehicle and the charger have settled a firm connection with each other. It will then lock the cable on both ends, forming an insulated barrier between you and the current.
Myth Two - Electric Vehicles Have A Poor Range.
The range on an electric vehicle can be a worrying thought when deciding to make the switch - It may not be quite the range of a traditional petrol/diesel car, but for pure electric - you’ve got to give it to them! Technology is continuously developing, meaning batteries are longer-lasting and other technologies surrounding EV have become more efficient so the range of an electric car is more than ample. Considering the average person drives approximately 30 miles per day, you soon realise that an electric vehicle has all the range you need.
Myth Three - There Are Not Enough Public Chargepoints Available.
There are now more than 42,000 charge point connectors across the UK in over 15,500 locations - that's more public places to charge than petrol stations! If you have off-street parking at your property, you can install your very own charge point at home. It's worth checking out Zap-Map for a live, updated public charging map so you can plan ahead on any long journeys.
Myth Four - Electric Vehicles Are Too Slow.
Formula E racing is a great example of just how fast EVs can go. A Formula E car can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 2.8 seconds – faster than most Ferraris. For normal EVs, top speeds aren’t really any different to other cars, but they accelerate more quickly so can ‘feel’ faster. This is because you get the maximum torque (leading to acceleration) from the minute you start rolling, whereas you need to ‘rev up’ an internal combustion engine car to get maximum power and torque.
Myth Five - The Battery In An EV Won't Last.
Before committing to any vehicle, always check a manufacturer’s warranty. With most EV’s you will find the battery has a 100k mile warranty or a 5-8 year warranty. However, the current prediction is that an electric car battery will last for 10 – 20 years before they need to be replaced.