Instock with EVE: Peugeot e-208

Find us at our Guildford Surrey store!

EV Experts Hampshire is now closed – you can find us instead at our Surrey store on the A3 southbound in Guildford (GU2 7RZ). We have taken the decision following a difficult few months with Thames Water restricting access on the A30 following the collapse of the mains sewer in August. If you purchased from our Hampshire store, please be… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: Mini Electric Collection Edition

Iconic and rare Collection Edition Mini electric with all the spec of a Level 3 and vegan-friendly cloth with leatherette upholstery. It retains classic retro styling but is cutting edge in spec, tech and driver assistance/comfort.  BMW call it a relentless spirit, perfectly capturing the essence of being British. EVE loves it as a statement around-town runaround that is super fuel-efficient…. Continue reading.

Price parity with petrol/diesel update

Will your next car be electric now that used EVs have reached price parity with their petrol/diesel equivalents? A firm family favourite is a VW Golf petrol 1.5 auto. Right now 2 year old models with under 20k miles cost about £21k. For around £20k you could go fully electric with a VW ID.3 which offers a lot more space… Continue reading.

Towing capability now widely available in electric cars!

The inability to tow held back the switch to electric cars for active families, e-bikers, campers, dinghy sailors and others with interesting hobbies and lifestyles.  The good news is that most EVs do now tow.  The technical term, for those that are technical, is homologated for towing.  The load capacity for each model is slightly different so check before you… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: Peugeot e-208 GT Line

This French hot hatch has been reinvented for the electric age and is the winning combination of stylish and fun. Beautiful in a pearlescent white, this GT Line isn’t just a great city car – it makes an excellent all-rounder. With a realworld range of over 160 miles and a rapid charging speed of 100kWh, it’s a really good choice… Continue reading.

On the road with EVE: Banbury

Delivering a stunning Skoda Enyaq iV to Chesterfield at the weekend, we stopped at the Instavolt rapid charging hub off Junction 11 M40 in Banbury. This is one of our favourite charging stops – 32 chargepoints in total offering CCS and CHAdeMO, open 24 hours, well lit, easy to use (tap and charge) and reliable. It fired up first time… Continue reading.

British Motor Show 2024

We’re all set and looking forward to hosting the EV Zone at the British Motor Show in Farnborough next week! From August 15th to 18th, we will be there sharing our expertise and showcasing fabulous electric cars from our forecourts. 🔋 Explore the pre-owned market for EVs including models from VW, Skoda, Renault, BMW, Fiat, Hyundai and many more. 🚗… Continue reading.

What are Labour’s plans for electric cars?

The Labour Government elected today understands that British families can save on transport costs by switching to electric. This is because EVs have cheaper lifetime costs than petrol cars and by 2030 are expected to have lower upfront costs. Their manifesto sets out three pledges to support the transition to electric cars: Accelerate the rollout of public chargepoints; Restore the… Continue reading.

Award-winning warranty provider

We are delighted, but not surprised, to wake up this morning to news that Warrantywise are Car Dealer Power Awards 2024 Warranties Winner. Warrantywise worked with EV Experts in 2018 to launch the first EV-specific warranty, which we have added to all cars sold without full manufacturer warranty ever since. We chose Warrantywise because of their positive attitude to customer… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: Polestar 2 LR PPP

Is the Polestar 2 THE electric performance fastback?  A resounding YES! from EVE, particularly the Long Range model with Pilot, Plus and Performance packs. EVE enjoys the confident ride and handling with adjustable suspension dampers from the Performance Pack and upgraded brakes to manage the 469bhp and launch control. This car is quick (you’ll see 60mph in 4 seconds) and… Continue reading.

7 years ago we launched EV Experts with a mission to help consumers and businesses make the switch to electric.

We provide a ‘safe space’ to explore, buy and sell EVs at our two stores in Hampshire and Surrey and online with our award-winning website. Back in 2017 the mainstream choice was limited to Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Renault Zoe and Tesla Model S.  Now our customers have so much choice and we stock over twenty different makes of EV. … Continue reading.

Market insight: Have EVs reached price parity with ICE in the used market?

A common complaint about electric cars is that they are way more expensive than petrol and diesel models. This used to be true and entry level is still at a higher point than for petrol or diesel, but if your budget is £15k+, there are options at pricing on a par or less than the ICE equivalent. We have been… Continue reading.

Electricity prices will fall again in July

From 1 July the reduced energy price cap means that electricity in most UK homes is capped at 22.36p/kWh (or £1568 per year) which is £122 per year lower than the price cap set from 1 April to 30 June 2024. This means that you will be paying over 60% less than the cost of fuelling a petrol or diesel… Continue reading.

Best of luck to players at the Masters 2024!

Ever wondered which electric car is perfect for your golf clubs?! Check out the guide on our website which features a full set of clubs and foldable trolley in the back of a range of electric cars. If your ideal car is missing just let us know! Or better yet, pop on down to one of our stores and bring… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: Fiat 500e convertible

For that dolce vita feeling you can’t beat cruising top-down in this fabulous Fiat 500e. A reinvented, modern tribute to the historic 1957 design that is cleverly engineered to give 140 miles of realworld range and one-pedal driving. This is an award-winning electric car and sophisticated in onyx black pearl with a black monogrammed capote. Inside is lush too with soft-touch beige eco-leather… Continue reading.

Reduced energy price cap from today!

From 1 April the reduced energy price cap means that electricity in most UK homes is capped at 24.5p/kWh (down from 28.6p/kWh). This means that if you are charging your car from a source that costs 24.5p/kWh, you will be paying 60% less than the cost of fuelling a petrol or diesel car.  Most EV owners are able to charge… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: Cupra Born V2 e-Boost

WhatCar? Best Electric Family Car for 2022, the CUPRA BORN bridges mainstream family car with premium quality, impressive practicality and cracking driving dynamics. It’s also the first CUPRA to be delivered net carbon-neutral. CUPRA talk about the power of pure impulse with 30 seconds of instant performance through the e-Boost function – trust us, it’s fun! EVE loves the bucket… Continue reading.

EV chargepoint grant for on-street parkers

This week the Government announced a grant scheme for electric car owners using on-street parking and wanting to charge from home.  Up to £350 is available towards the cost of an EV chargepoint installation if both the chargepoint and installer are eligible.  The grant is aimed at residential properties where street parking is generally available but a cross-pavement charging solution… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: Nissan Leaf 40kWh

Amazing value and magnificent in magnetic red with contrasting black pearl roof, this 2022 Nissan Leaf is the consummate electric all-rounder. One of the most reliable cars on British roads today, it is family-friendly, easy to drive and has great tech too. It’s e-pedal gives genuine single-pedal driving, but if you don’t like it you can turn it off! The… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: Peugeot e-208

This French hot hatch has been reinvented for the electric age and is the winning combination of stylish and fun. Perfect for Spring in Faro Yellow, this GT Line isn’t just a great city car – it makes an excellent all-rounder, great for adventures too.  Peugeot aimed for youthful and distinctive sporty shape with a unique 3D i-Cockpit display. Un… Continue reading.