Electric Cars

About Electric Cars

About Electric Cars

Electric Cars Explained

Cars equipped with a battery-powered electric motor are called an electric car or EV. The designs of electric cars are improving as the technology becomes more reliable and the capabilities expand. Electric cars and related vehicles have low running costs since they have less moving parts to maintain and they are as you may expect environmentally friendly because they use little (Hybrids) or no (100% electric) fossil fuels, therefore have zero tailpipe emissions (a greener future!). Electric cars also do not require engine and transmission fluid maintenance.

Electric cars can accelerate faster than fuel powered cars feeling lighter to drive due to the fact that there no gears to consider and the electric motor smoothly delivers instant torque. Another addditional benefit is the privilege to use carpool lanes where available.

Electric cars battery

The typical charging time for electric cars ranges from 30 minutes to up to more than 12 hours, all depending on the type of charging station and of course the capacity (measured in KWh) of the battery

Regenerative braking

Brakes convert energy into electric power, which helps recharge the battery and thus creates additional range.

Charging options

  • Home charging ~ up to 3Kw - typically 6-12 hours up to 100%. Best done at night when tariffs are lower.
  • Public Charging (AC) - 1-12 hours up to 100% depending on the car battery.
  • Fast Charging (DC) - - 7 to 22 kW - typically 30 minutes to get up to 80%.
  • Rapid Charging (AC) - 43kW - 30 to 60 minutes to get up to 80%.
  • Rapid Charging (DC) - 50kW - 30 to 60 minutes to get up to 80%.

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Some of the best electric car deals

Chevrolet Equinox EV
SUV 5 seats
  • Starting at: $48,995  
  • Range: Up to 324 mi
  • Max. speed: 130 mph
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Chevrolet Blazer EV
SUV 5 seats
  • Starting at: $60,215  
  • Range: Up to 324 mi
  • Max. speed: 130 mph
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Chrysler Airflow Concept
Sedan 5 seats
  • Starting at: Unknown  
  • Range: 400 mi
  • Max. speed: Unknown
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Fiat 600e
Hatchback 5 seats
  • Starting at: €35.990  
  • Range: Up to 600 km
  • Max. speed: 150 kmh
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Ford F-150 Lightning
Pickup 4 seats
  • Starting at: $49,995  
  • Range: 320 mi
  • Max. speed: 111 mph
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Toyota Sienna
Minivan 8 seats
  • Starting at: $37,185  
  • Range: Hybrid
  • Max. speed: 117 mph
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Nissan Leaf
Compact 5 seats
  • Starting at: $28,040  
  • Range: 212 mi
  • Max. speed: 144 kmh
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Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
SUV 5 seats
  • Starting at: $27,785  
  • Range: 239 mi
  • Max. speed: 101 mph
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Canoo MPDV
Van 1 seats
  • Starting at: $33,000  
  • Range: 40KWh - 130 mi, 60KWh - 190 mi, 80KWh - 230 mi
  • Max. speed: 125 mph
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Hyundai Genesis GV70
Sedan 5 seats
  • Starting at: $44,275  
  • Range: 300-400 km
  • Max. speed: 104 mph
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Škoda ENYAQ iV
SUV 5 seats
  • Starting at: €49.370  
  • Range: 376.23 ~ 545.33 km
  • Max. speed: 160 kmh
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Jaguar e-pace SE
SUV 5 seats
  • Starting at: $49,175  
  • Range: 39 mi
  • Max. speed: 135 mph
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Please note, car details can change without notice!