Making electric driving a breeze Top tips for getting the most out of your EV If your new car has an electrified powertrain, we’re here to make your switch as seamless as possible. Read our handy guides below, and if you have any questions, please do come and see a member of Team Arbury. Our knowledgeable team can talk you through charging, electricity tariffs and how Clean Air Zones work in more detail.
Charging
It may seem like a world away from the petrol pumps, but charging your electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle is actually very simple! First things first, you can power up at home or on the go (covered below), and you can charge your car at any time and in any weather – don’t believe the myth, you can safely charge your EV in the rain!
Home charging
More often than not, you’ll want to charge your vehicle from the comfort of your own home. If you have a driveway or garage, you can install your own specially designed charging point. Alternatively, you can use a standard UK three-pin socket. Charge your electric car like you would your smartphone or laptop – simply plug it in when you get home and it’ll be ready to go the next day. Simple! Home charging isn’t just convenient, it’s also the cheapest charging method. We recommend contacting your electricity provider to find out about the available tariffs – you might be able to take advantage of a cheaper tariff by charging overnight, for example.
Charging at work
With EVs increasing in popularity, many businesses are considering installing charging stations on their premises – for personal and fleet vehicles.
Public charging
The UK government is committed to an electric future and is continually expanding the UK’s charging network. There are new public charge points popping up every day – according to EDF Energy, there are now more than 42,000 charge point connectors across the UK in over 15,500 locations. Websites like Zap-Map will help you easily find the nearest charge point.
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