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Understanding electric vehicles can be confusing and seem like a minefield, at WJ King Group, we've put togther a guide to make things clearer for customers. If you want to understand how electric cars, or EVs work and what the differences are between hybrid and pure electric, we're here to help!
How does the electric car engine work?
Electric cars function by plugging into a charge point and taking electricity from the grid. They store electricity in rechargeable batteries that power an electric motor, which turns the wheels. Electric cars accelerate faster than vehicles with traditional fuel engines - so they feel lighter to drive.
How does charging work?
You can charge an electric vehicle by plugging it into a public charging station or into a home charging point. There are plenty of charging stations around the UK to stay fully charged while you're out and about.
EVs and their range.
How far you can travel on a full charge depends on the vehicle. Each model has a different range, battery size and efficiency. The perfect electric car for you will be the one you can use for your normal journeys without having to stop and charge up halfway through.
Types of electric cars.
There are a few different types of electric vehicle (EV). Some run purely on electricity, these are called pure electric vehicles. Some also run on petrol or diesel, these are called hybrid electric vehicles.
Plug-in electric.
This means the car runs purely on electricity and gets all its power from charging. This type doesn't need petrol or diesel to run so doesn't produce any emissions like traditional cars.
Plug-in hybrid.
These cars mainly run on electricity but also have a traditional fuel engine so you can use petrol or diesel too if they run out of charge. When running on fuel, these cars will produce emissions but when they're running on electricity, they won't. Plug-in hybrids can be plugged into an electricity source to recharge their battery.
Hybrid-electric.
These run mainly on fuel like petrol or diesel but also have an electric battery too, which is recharged through regenerative braking. These let you switch between using your fuel engine and using 'EV' mode at the touch of a button. These cars cannot be plugged into an electricity source and rely on petrol or diesel for energy.
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