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Cost of fuel: electric vs petrol/diesel

How will pay-per-mile impact the cost of running an electric car? We are expecting the government to propose an additional road tax based on mileage for electric and hybrid vehicles from 2028. This additional tax (called VED+) is designed to counteract falling revenues from petrol and diesel fuel duty as people switch to electric cars. It is not designed to… Continue reading.

Are your golf trips electric?

We know that golfers love fresh air and switching to an electric car massively improves air quality. We also know from our neighbours at American Golf how much space you need for clubs, trolley and essentials. Check out our handy guide on boot sizes for golf clubs here: https://www.evexperts.co.uk/ev-help-and-advice/will-my-golf-clubs-fit-in-an-ev/ Our pick would be the Peugeot e-308, in stock in green… Continue reading.

Labour make it easier and cheaper to own an EV!

In a bid to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport, a pioneering scheme for local authorities will expand access to cheaper at-home charging. This will include help for those without driveways using innovative cross-pavement technology. The Energy Saving Trust has found that cost savings are highest when you charge at home on an… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: VW ID.5

Offering more range than its stationwagon cousin due to its sleeker, more aerodynamic design, the VW ID.5 is impressive in presence and practicality. Its large cabin and rear wheel driving dynamics with light and responsive steering make this a superb family option.  Range and efficiency are class-leading, advertised at 338 miles (over 260 realworld) and charging speeds are good at… Continue reading.

Which EV would your dog choose? Ruby’s back to help!

Choosing the right electric car for you and your family means it needs to work for your fur-baby too! Labradoodle Ruby has been helping EV Experts customers find the right used electric car by showcasing how comfortable and spacious they are. Check out her work or come and visit us in Guildford, Surrey to find your ideal used electric car! https://www.evexperts.co.uk/ev-help-and-advice/electric-vehicle-boot-capacity-for-dogs/

Is your daily commute electric?

Imagine a car ready to go every morning cooled or defrosted and reducing your commuting costs by up to two thirds. That’s the reality of owning an electric car for many commuters particularly if they can charge at home or work. Now also dream of the most comfortable seats, massage functions and flying-carpet suspension – our forecourt features all of… Continue reading.

EVE on the road to Manchester

In an epic and very successful roadtrip yesterday, we stopped to charge three times (fitting in with our own comfort requirements and plans). At each stop the charge started first time using contactless pay by card, we didn’t have to queue and the speed of charging achieved was as expected. For example at bp-pulse we got 48.2kW from a 50kW… Continue reading.

Let’s talk about battery health

Are you thinking about switching to an electric car but don’t know how to check if it’s a good one? A recent study has confirmed that electric cars are on average outliving petrol & diesel and used EVs are competively priced against their ICE equivalents. So if you are thinking of making the switch, take a look at EV Experts,… Continue reading.

Is your school run electric?

Imagine on your driveway a car that is ready to go every morning – fully fuelled and cooled or defrosted. That’s the reality of owning an electric car for many of our customers and families have been at the forefront of making the switch to electric. The benefits of low-cost motoring, improved local air quality with zero-tailpipe emissions and fewer… Continue reading.

Has your half term been electric?

Did you get the most from long-range electric driving this half term? Maybe you are ready to make the switch or maybe you would like your electric car to go further? Take a look at these 250 plus (realworld!) milers offering plenty of room for kids, caboodle and four legged friends. Secondhand models with full service history, great battery health… Continue reading.

Will switching make a difference?

Every switch from a petrol or diesel to electric will make a positive difference to local air quality and greenhouse gas emissions. Electric cars are also superb to drive, cheaper to fuel and maintain and available secondhand at prices equal to (or less than) their ICE equivalents. What’s the problem? Domestic transport accounts for around 30% of total greenhouse gas… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: VW e-Up!

As a runaround or first electric car, the VW e-Up! is superb. Range is good – around 130 realworld miles – and topping up is simply done at home or on the road at any service station rapid charger. The boot is deep and spacious and the car itself easily fits 4 adults, with isofix points in the rear for… Continue reading.

UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024!

UK-based website Carbon Brief has analysed the sources of energy used in the UK in 2024 and found that just 29% came from fossil fuels whilst electricity from renewables reached a record-high of 45%.  In the last decade carbon dioxide emissions per unit have fallen by more than two thirds!  With the UK being the sixth largest producer of wind… Continue reading.

Labour supports switch to electric cars

The Chancellor confirmed today that transport is key to the Government’s clean energy mission and that they are fully committed to the switch to electric cars. Over £200 million will be invested across the country in 2025-26 to accelerate the rollout of public EV charging infrastructure, including on-street charge points. The Government also confirmed that the ban on the sale… Continue reading.

On the road with EVE: visiting Isle of Wight

Off to capture some Autumn sunshine on the beautiful Isle of Wight, we used the 7kWh charger right opposite the entrance to the Red Jet fastcat service.  As regular visitors to the island we had registered with EV Charge.Online already and hooking up to a charge was straightforward through the app.  We paid a reasonable 30p/kWh and charged the car… Continue reading.

Instock with EVE: Volvo XC40 Recharge 82kWh

Described by Volvo as “For every you”, what do they mean? Well, if you like speed, this XC40 AWD is super quick: 0-62mph in under 5 seconds. If you have a lot of kit, or kids or a hound, it has over 400l of boot space plus other clever storage including a frunk. If you look for simplicity in useability… Continue reading.

Shortlisted for Used EV Retailer 2024

EV Experts are delighted to be shortlisted for Used EV Retailer of the Year by Car Dealer Magazine – an award that we won last year! After a rigorous mystery shopping exercise by the judges, we are one of five EV dealerships recognised for providing excellent choice and customer service. It is really important to us that those looking to… Continue reading.

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.