Electric Cars at Henrys
At Henrys Cars we offer a great selection of electric cars, all designed to deliver exceptional performance and style.
Whether you're looking for a sleek and stylish city car or a spacious and practical SUV, we have an electric car that's perfect for you.
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The Range of travel on electric cars
With electric cars being able to travel up to 300 miles upon a full charge, this will meet the demands for most of the UK population. In 2022, research showed that the average car would be driven 127 miles a week or 18 miles a day. Therefore, the range of electric cars would not be a problem for most of the UK.
Time to charge electric cars
When it comes to charging electric cars, the length of time that it takes to charge depends on the speed of the charger in which you are using to charge your car. Using rapid charging speeds, you can expect for your car to be charged up to 80% in 20-60mins giving you time to take a break from driving and grab a coffee.
The frequency of the car being driven
Despite their being hesitancy towards electric cars from frequent drivers, that they may not be able to charge their car often enough, it is interesting to note that cars on average are parked 96% of the time, with 73% of this time being at home and 23% being elsewhere. Therefore, there is plenty of time to charge an electric car ahead of any potential long-distance journeys for most individuals.
The cost to run electric cars
There are many assumptions that an electric car is more expensive to run then petrol and diesel cars. However, the average cost in the UK of running an electric car is 9p per mile. In contrast, the average petrol car will cost you 19p per mile to drive. Additionally, electric cars don’t currently have to pay road tax, therefore saving electric car owners more money compared to petrol and diesel car owners.
The amount of public charging ports for electric cars
As of January 2024, in the UK there was 53,677 public electric vehicle charging ports installed. Additionally, 20,705 of these charging ports where on-street chargers giving a lot of charging ports for people to use during travelling. As well as 24,121 being destination chargers for once you have finished travelling. Therefore, there is plenty of travelling ports for electric car users to be able to use.
The speed of electric cars
Electric cars are often perceived as being slower than petrol and diesel cars. However, the cars which are sold here at Henrys Cars disprove this theory as: the Honda e:Ny1 can reach from 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds, the Skoda Enyaq can reach 0-62 in 8.7 seconds and the Skoda Enyaq Coupé can reach from 0-62 in 6.5 seconds. Showing how nimble electric cars can be. Consistent torque throughout the range providing instant power with no “petrol lag’ leads to responsive driving throughout your journey.
The experience of driving an electric car
The experience of driving an electric car is highly enjoyable. Electric cars are almost silent therefore you can listen to the radio without being disturbed by the motor system. On top of this, electric cars drive emission free, with them generating 30% less towards greenhouse gases in the UK compared to petrol and diesel cars. Therefore, you can have the comfort of knowing you are helping the environment.
Our expert team will be on hand to answer your questions about electric cars, battery range, home charging options, and more.
We'll take the time to understand your needs and budget, and we'll help you find the perfect electric car that meets all your requirements.
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