Hybrid & EV Repairs & Servicing

You might be put off by the high price of an electric car, but their dependability makes up for it. The lower operating and maintenance expenses of electric vehicles are among their key advantages. The cost of owning and running an electric vehicle is generally less than half that of the petrol or diesel version.

These days, a mid-priced electric car should easily travel 200 miles before it needs a recharge. Top-of-the-range Tesla or Mercedes vehicles can give you up to 500 miles on one charge. It’s pretty easy to find charging points while you’re out on the road but the most convenient charging method would be to have a charging point installed at home and then you can charge your car overnight or when you’re not using it.

This will depend very much on the make and model of the electric vehicle. Typical electric car battery warranties last for about 8 years and while this doesn’t mean that your battery is likely to fail after that time, you may notice a reduction in range capacity. Current predictions are that an average battery won’t need to be replaced before 10 or even 20 years, possibly on par with the lifespan of the actual vehicle itself.

This is unlikely to happen given the number of charging points now available across the country, including “rapid chargers”. However, if you do ever run out of power, you’ll need to contact your preferred recovery service who will take you to the nearest charging point.

You can find charging points at most public and supermarket car parks these days as well as motorway service stations. To find the nearest charging point to your location, including charging speeds and current availability, please consult the interactive map of UK charging points below.