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The all new fully electric vehicle by Honda, is certainly making waves in the world of EV’s and has even been deemed an instant classic by some experts. And we can totally agree! This nippy little city car boasts an awesome electric range and certainly doesn’t compromise style over purpose. Here are some of the highlights: Hydrophobic Wing Mirror Cameras: Yes, you heard right. The wing mirrors on this electric vehicle are cameras, and they even have a hydrophobic coating so that rai...

Despite the lockdown that is currently in place, and now being unable to allow customers into our Showroom, we are exclusively operating with an online presence to help our customers as best we can.   We will still be able to offer lots of photographs, videos and live video calls to do the best we can to continue business with remote contact only. A trailered vehicle delivery service is offered if current guidelines at the time allow, much like any other online purchase delivery.   ...

An international buildings council in America, recently announced that all new homes built in America will be kitted out for electric vehicle owners, this will mean that Homes will be built with electric vehicle charge points already installed, or with enough infrastructure on the street that charge points can be easily installed to service all homes. This is a great step in the direction of promoting Electric Vehicle use! Hopefully we will have legislation like this in the UK soon…....

Richard recently put his car up to the test against a Porsche 9/11, all thanks to the CarWow Youtube channel. We have so much fun racing our Mighty Teslas against world famous combustion cars, so we can even more so prove that you do not have to compromise power when you go electric! Go ahead and check out the video for yourself, you may be surprised!...

Model X - The instant classic SUV from Tesla. The Model X is an electric vehicle, designed and built with style in mind. The famous Gull-Wing doors caused a stir in the EV world when they first launched in late 2016. Coming in 75D, 90D and 100D there is an option for everyone and with ranges from 200-280 miles.   Mercedes EQC - The all new fully electric SUV from Mercedes. This car is a thing of beauty, and encompasses the classic Mercedes build quality and design. There are some pretty u...

We were lucky enough to recently attend the Fully Charged North America Expo in Austin, Texas! We got to check out the latest technology in the world of electric vehicles. Here are some of our Highlights:   Rivian - A brand new electric vehicle manufacturer launching two models in the coming months. A pick-up truck and defender style adventure vehicle, perfect for camping and exploring. The vehicles are sustainably produced and boast fantastic ranges.   Porsche Taycan - The hotly a...

It can be a big jump from combustion to electric, and as your car changes, your driving style changes too. There are many different things you can do to adapt your driving style to extend the range on your electric vehicle.  Here’s a few things you can try… Limiting use of Air Con:  Having the AirCon blaring will certainly make your electric vehicle less efficient, as this is requiring more power from the battery.  That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make use of yo...

When designers are working on new and improved electric vehicles, Aerodynamics have a huge part to play, considering one of their main goals is designing a car which will have minimal implications on the range.  It’s proven that even small things such as wing mirrors can increase drag on the car and decrease efficiency on the range by up to 5% during motorway driving.  That’s why manufacturers such as Audi are coming up with smaller more aero wing mirrors on the desig...

First we saw the Ultra Low Emissions Zones in London, then the restriction of Diesel combustion cars in Bristol during mid-week working hours, and now Birmingham and Portsmouth are also discussing limiting combustion engines in their city centres. The reasons for owning an Electric Vehicle or Hybrid Vehicle are increasing, and with more and more people becoming aware of the dangers of emissions and the ever growing threat of climate change, it is likely Electric Vehicles and Hybrids will become ...

Sales of Electric Vehicles in the UK have sky-rocketed in the past few years, this means that the numbers of electric vehicles to charging connectors in the UK have increased, making charging points busier. However, as the UK makes plans to build more charging points, new statistics have appeared showing how many Electric Vehicles there are to charging points in each region. Take a look at the findings below:   “Region Vs. No of EVs per charging connector”   Scotland - ...

When the range is tested on an electric vehicle, the conditions don’t always simulate what driving on a real road is like. SO it’s always good to take advertised ranges with a grain of salt. Ranges can be affected by all things from cold weather through to how you’re driving the car. We’ve put together this list of the closest “real world’ ranges on the Tesla models.   Tesla Model S 70D - 229 Miles 75 - 240 Miles 75D - 251 Miles 85 - 244 Miles 85D ...

Richard recently put his Tesla Model 3 to a series of tests against the AMG and the Audi RS5, put together by the awesome YouTube channel CarWow who invited us along! The cars competed in a series of races and tests including a Drag test and a brake test. We love seeing how our electric cars test up against popular ICE vehicles and in our humble opinion, electric cars always comes out on top! Check out the whole video and stay tuned for some more racing videos from CarWow!

Battery Degradation: This unfortunately is a part of owning an electric car, as our phone batteries degrade over the years our vehicle batteries do too. However, most electric car manufacturers come with an 8 year warranty on the batteries, and as the world of electric motoring progresses, battery repairs are becoming easier and easier to fix.   Range Anxiety: Fuel combustion drivers don’t have to worry as much about their car running out of fuel, as fuel stations are everywhere in ...

Vauxhall Ampera - Electric Range: 30-40 miles. We love these cars and have enjoyed selling many examples. All of your local driving can be carried out using solely electric power, but for those longer journeys an efficient 1.4 petrol engine is utilised and acts as a power generator. Average MPG can be in the hundreds!   Mitsubishi Outlander - Electric Range: 20-25 miles. Comfortable, smooth, solid and reliable, plus they are the only plug in hybrid which can have a tow bar fitment. Outl...

Roadster - The first Roadsters rolled off the production line in 2010. The original Tesla vehicle boasts a 200 mile range and an impressive 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. (Now put to shame by some of the Model S performance models). An all new updated version of the Tesla Roadster is launching in 2020, with an amazing expected range of 600 miles, and a 0-60mph speed of 1.9 seconds, making it the fastest car on the planet.   Model S - The all rounder Tesla model in our opinion, with battery size...

Still wondering whether an electric vehicle is for you? Take a look below at some of these comparisons on costs and emissions!   Cost — Although the up-front cost of an electric vehicle, may seem more than what you’re used to paying. However, you’re set to save money on fuel, tax, and congestion zone charges! All in all, electric cars are estimated to cost at least 10p less per mile than petrol cars!   Emissions — In recent studies it has been found that ele...

Tesla broke the internet a couple of weeks ago with the launch fo their radical Pick-up Truck, the ‘CyberTruck’. The launch has been met with mixed reviews, especially after the demonstration of the reinforced windows resulted in both of them smashing. However, Tesla have received over 200,000 reservations already!   We’re excited to see how the Cybertruck will perform against some of the other emerging trucks on the market, like the Rivian and the Bollinger!   Un...

There are some exciting electric cars in the pipeline for release from 2020 onwards! See some of the new launches below…   Electric Mini: The iconic little cars that we all know and love are joining us on the electric journey, with the all-electric Mini. Boasting a range of circa 140 miles, it will be perfect for nipping around your home town or city. This car comes with an impressive all digital-take on the Mini’s classic interior, and an impressive 8 year warranty.   ...

Tesla, unlike other electric vehicle manufacturers, like to keep us on our feet with quirky features.  Here’s a list of some of the easter eggs that can be found on your Tesla!  Rainbow Road - Pull the autopilot lever towards you four times, and the road on your dashboard cluster will appear as Rainbow Road, just like in Mariokart!  Surface of Mars - Hold down the Tesla logo and enter the access code ‘Mars’.  This will turn the Nav Map on the M...

There are more and more electric vehicles going to market every year, so it can sometimes be difficult to decipher what is the best car for you. We’ve narrowed down some of our top picks below!   Jaguar I-Pace - Typical Range: 250 Miles The Jag I-Pace sports an impressive 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, rivalling some top range sports cars! This electric car has 4G Wifi Capability and phone connectivity, and also has an amazing Meridian Surround Sounds System.   Nissan Leaf - Typical R...