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.

KIA ELECTRIC, HERE TODAY – READY FOR TOMORROW

24 Posted: 24th Nov 2020

Kia has been helping to revolutionise the future of automobiles with its cutting edge range of electrified vehicles that are already available today, backed by the reassurance of a seven-year / 100,000 miles warranty across the range.

Following the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s official announcement to bring forward the date from which only electric and hybrid vehicles can be sold, from 2040 to 2030, Kia Motors (UK) Limited is already in a great position to meet this target while also offering customers a varied range of useable, practical, efficient and stylish vehicles.

At Sutton Park Kia, we already offer a comprehensive and varied line-up of Kia electrified vehicles. These include the fully-electric and award-winning e-Niro and Soul EV, which each offer around 280-miles of range per charge, as well as plug-in hybrid versions of the Niro, XCeed, Ceed Sportswagon and soon-to-arrive seven-seat Sorento. Hybrids and mild-hybrids further round out the choice of vehicles on sale today and ensure we offer a versatile product portfolio to suit every need and at every budget.

Encouraging the uptake of plug-in vehicles, Kia has partnerships in place with charge point providers Pod Point and bp Chargemaster, which both offer preferential rates to customers for their home chargers. In addition, bp Chargemaster offers plug-in Kia customers who choose to buy the 7kW homecharger unit a free two-year subscription to Polar Plus, as well as reduced rates and access to the UK’s largest public charging network.

Supporting long range and hassle-free electric travel, the fast-growing IONITY network already spans Europe and the UK, offering customers the fastest rapid chargers in the region – designed for the future but available today.

Neil Boffey, Group Sales Manager at Sutton Park Kia, commented: “The next decade to 2030 will be an exciting and unprecedented transition for the world and one that Kia is prepared to support through models we already have on sale today. With our future plans already well underway, our customers can rest assured that we will always be able to offer them the most compelling products, with the industry’s most respected and reassuring warranty, coupled with the most competitive prices. Kia already has the electrified products needed to meet today’s demands and is prepared for the future. Stop wondering, start driving.”

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