News and insights

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.

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.