Choose an EV
EV types
What types of EV are available?
There are several types of electric vehicle on the market. They run from fully electric BEVs (battery electric vehicles) to MHEV (mild hybrid electric vehicles) which only use their batteries to support a combustion engine.
EV body types
There are now excellent EVs in all four categories. Choosing one really depends what kind of vehicle you need, and what you’ll use it for.
New and used EVs
Will a used EV last?
Used EVs should last very well since they have fewer mechanical elements than petrol or diesel vehicles. Many used EVs will also have plenty of years left on their warranty.
Second hand EV running costs
The cost of running an electric car involves a number of factors, from electricity prices and insurance to maintenance and depreciation.
Used EV buying costs
Even though we’ve been buying EVs in the UK for almost two decades now, the technology is still relatively new. The hardware costs a lot to produce, so naturally the price of electric cars is higher than most petrol or diesel cars.