How to find your nearest Tesco EV charging point - Motoring Electric
Nov 8, 2022 · The locations of all Tesco electric car charging points can be found by visiting the Pod Point website. To use a Tesco EV charging point, you will need to download the Pod Point smartphone app or use the Pod Point website. You’ll find electric charging bays at Tesco Superstore and Tesco Extra sites throughout the UK, the majority of which are ...
EV MPG: what is miles per kWh for electric cars? - Motoring Electric
Jan 11, 2024 · Miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the electric vehicle equivalent of miles per gallon (mpg) in petrol or diesel cars. In other words, it tells you the distance you can expect your electric car to travel for every kilowatt-hour of energy consumed.. Glossing over the fact that we still use miles per gallon as a measurement for fuel economy, even though we …
What is electric car preconditioning and why should I use it?
Jul 29, 2024 · Preconditioning warms the battery to optimum temperature using power from the mains, which will help preserve the cells. The knock-on effect of this is a longer battery life and the preservation of the car’s potential range. In some sophisticated EVs, such as the Porsche Taycan, the battery is also heated or cooled automatically on the move ...
Why do some electric cars have heat pumps? - Motoring Electric
Jan 24, 2024 · In simple terms, a heat pump uses waste heat from an electric car’s powertrain to efficiently warm the cabin. In other words, it harvests energy from the car’s drive motors, on-board chargers, inverters and battery pack. As well as keeping the cabin and battery warm in cold weather, a heat pump can also cool a battery in summer months.
What is an electric car and how do they work? - Motoring Electric
Oct 16, 2023 · The one difference is that ‘EV’ and ‘BEV’ could also be used to describe an electric van, bus or truck. An electric car features a large battery pack that sends power to an electric motor. This drives the front, rear or all four wheels, depending on the configuration. Batteries are measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy – the ...
What are the pros and cons of electric cars? - Motoring Electric
Aug 7, 2024 · The feelgood factor. Finally, there’s the feelgood factor of doing your bit for the environment. By driving an electric car, you’ll be helping to improve local air quality, which will do wonders for your image. Just look at all the companies switching to electric vans to boost their environmental credentials.
Can I charge my electric car using a three-pin plug? - Motoring …
6 March 2024. Every electric car comes with a cable – sometimes referred to as a ‘ granny cable ‘ – that is designed for a domestic plug socket. So the short answer to this question is yes – you can charge your EV using a three-pin plug. However, this method of charging should be reserved for occasional or emergency use only.
What are the differences between a hybrid and an electric car?
May 29, 2024 · The main difference between the two is that in a hybrid, the electric motor is there to increase efficiency, improve fuel economy and provide a small amount of electric range. We’re talking really small, though – typically a mile or so. As the name suggests, a plug-in hybrid can be plugged in to provide anything between 30 and 80 miles of ...
EV gears explained: are all electric cars automatic?
11 June 2024. Most electric cars are essentially automatic. This means there is no need for the driver to change gear. You simply engage D (for Drive), press the accelerator pedal and let the car do the work. Alternatively, you can select R (for Reverse). There’s a lot more to it than that, though, not least because a traditional automatic ...
What happens to old electric car batteries? - Motoring Electric
Nov 3, 2023 · A second life for EV batteries. There are genuine opportunities to make use of batteries that have had their day powering an EV. By this stage, perhaps a decade down the line, their capacity may be depleted by 30 percent. As a result, loss of range can become an issue, forcing EV owners to charge more often – possibly away from the ...