Why Go Electric?

Less Pollution. Diesel or petrol combustion engines release CO2 into the atmosphere. By deciding on an electric vehicle, you can lessen the hazardous air pollution that comes from exhausts. An electric car only produces electricity.

Renewable Energy. Additionally, greenhouse gas emissions are decreased even more if renewable energy is used to recharge the electric car.

Eco-friendly materials. Electric cars are developed with eco friendly materials for more planet friendly driving.

In general, it is estimated that driving an electric car costs around a third as much per mile as driving a fuel or diesel car.

Charging. The fee may vary depending on where you charge. The good news is that Northern Ireland has numerous local councils that provide free charging stations. Depending on the charge type (slow, fast, or quick), the prices at other public charging stations also vary. 

Time of day. The cost of charging at home during peak electricity hours will be higher than during off-peak hours. Most electric vehicles can charge overnight, so this is ideal.

Car model. The ranges and varieties of electric batteries used in electric cars vary. Call us right away for further details.

Acceleration. One misconception about electric or hybrid cars is that they perform less well than their counterparts in the combustion car (petrol or diesel) class. Nothing could, however, be further from the truth. Electric motors are used in both electric and hybrid vehicles to deliver fast torque and quick acceleration at a considerably higher rate than combustion engines.

Handling. Many electric vehicles lack significantly in handling and cornering due to their construction. Innovative technology uses electric power to individually power and brake each tyre separately, resulting in significantly more control and traction.

Overall an electric car can offer a more exciting drive for everyday driving. 

The requirement for electric car owners to receive immediate reports on the state of their vehicles' batteries has exacerbated and accelerated technological advancements in the area of automotive communication. Owners of electric cars have a variety of special requirements, such as where will I park? Which charge station is the closest to me? How far am I able to go? With the help of applications and in-car technology, all of these needs have been and are still being satisfied.

These developments have prompted manufacturers to create additional connectivity technology to give their electric vehicles a USP. As a result, electric vehicles now have the most cutting-edge and sophisticated tech and networking features on the market.

The number of electric charge outlets in the UK and Ireland has increased to over 7,500 as of the most recent count (January 2020), making it simpler than ever to recharge your electric vehicle. There are three primary EV charging types:

swift chargers. Rapid AC chargers have a 43kW rating and take 30 to 60 minutes to charge an electric vehicle to 80% of its capacity. This depends on the model and company.

Fast chargers can charge an electric vehicle in 3–4 hours and range from 7kW to 22kW.

Slow chargers (up to 3kW) are frequently seen in homes and work well for overnight charging. Visit www.zap-map.com/charge-points for further details.

By June 14, 2022, the UK government will stop accepting new orders for the plug-in car grant programme and repurpose funding to address the major obstacles to the adoption of EVs, such as public charging stations and funding for the purchase of other road vehicles where the transition to electric requires additional research and development.

There are grants available for installing charging stations in homes however.

eCarNI is a regional programme that provides helpful data about using electric vehicles in Northern Ireland.

The same stringent safety inspections and regulations that apply to conventional vehicles also apply to electric and hybrid cars, as well as additional battery-related regulations.

Electric vehicles are less prone to roll over and have better ride quality since they are built with a lower centre of gravity than conventional vehicles.

Electric vehicles are much quieter than traditional ones, so extra caution should be exercised in pedestrian zones.

Fuel cost savings Driving an electric or hybrid vehicle can make a difference. When compared to combustion engines, pure electric vehicle driving can cost between £20 and £30 in electricity (depending on the car model, etc.).

Lower repair and maintenance costs are the result of fewer mechanical components and servicing requirements.

In Northern Ireland, local councils and other locations offer free parking and pricing.

The purchase of a new electric or hybrid vehicle can lead to governement subsidisation for charging stations at home.