What is the overall cost of running an Electric Car?

Although there is no longer a government grant for electric cars the fact remains that cost of running an electric car is reasonable. Electric cars can benefit from a range of savings - for instance on access to city centres like Central Birmingham, or on parking. Providing you have the right electricity tariff at home or charge at affordable public station, their electricity cost will also come out cheaper than fuel.

Do Electric car charging points cost vary by location?

Yes, the electric car charging cost varies depending on the electric vehicle charging station. Fortunately, unlike other electric cars, a Kia electric car boasts access to Kia Charge, which provides all electric charging points' details, including operator, connector type, power and pricing.

Do Electric cars pay tax?

If your Electric car is fully battery powered, there is no electric car tax to pay as excise duty for the 2023/2024 tax year.

Why is it more cost effective to run an electric car?

Dependent on the type of journeys you do, an electric car is cheap to recharge compared to filling the fuel tank on a combustion engine powered car, especially if you can benefit from cheaper overnight electricity tariffs. Low BIK rates for business users also make electric cars a cost effective option.

How does the maintenance of an electric car differ from that of a combustion engine car?

As there are less moving parts than a combustion engine, the servicing schedule doesn’t include aspects such as oil changes, and due to regenerative braking there is often less wear imposed on the brake pads and discs.

What factors could affect the range of an electric car?

Similar to a combustion engine car which can have fuel economy affected by different factors, an electric car is the same. Outside temperature, number of passengers or luggage in the car, driving style, and load on the battery from aspects such as heated seats, or air conditioning can alter the driving range that can be achieved.

RENAULT ALL-ELECTRIC SUPERMINIS MAKE A BIG IMPACT AT THE WHAT CAR? EV AWARDS

11 Posted: 11th Sep 2023

All-electric Renault superminis from today and tomorrow have won at the What Car? EV Awards 2023, with the long-established Renault Zoe E-Tech 100% Electric winning ‘Best Used Electric Small Car’ and the forthcoming Renault 5 winning ‘Readers’ Choice’.

On declaring the Zoe E-Tech 100% Electric their ‘Best Used Electric Small Car’ for the third consecutive year, What Car? judges, said: “For sheer value, the Renault Zoe is in a class of its own. It’s an electric pioneer that has stood the test of time, although we think the post-2020 R135 model is a particularly good buy, thanks to its bigger battery and impressive real-world range.”

With the production version due for launch in 2024, the Renault 5 prototype was recognised as one of the most eagerly-anticipated EVs after winning the ‘Readers’ Choice’ award.

What Car? judges, added: “Against a backdrop of rising costs and the planned 2030 ban on new petrol car sales, the reborn Renault 5 looks like it could be the answer to many motorists’ prayers. It certainly resonates with What Car? readers, because in an online poll they voted it the upcoming electric car that they’re most excited about seeing in showrooms.”

Guillaume Sicard, Country Head UK & Managing Director Renault Brand UK, added: “With both our most established electric supermini and future EV star winning awards, it is a perfect illustration of the length and success of our electric vehicle journey. Whether car buyers are purchasing new or used, these awards prove that they can look forward to a fantastic ownership experience of a fully-electric Renault supermini.”

Sutton Park Renault

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