Why Electric Cars are a smart choice for more people than ever
Electric cars aren’t just the future they’re the smart choice today. At Henrys Cars we believe electric cars are perfect for a lot of our customers and we’re here to explain why.
If you are considering an electric car, please read our handy info below. This may answer any questions you have prior to speaking with our team. Then simply get in touch with us, we’re here to help you to check all your options to ensure an electric car is the right car for your requirements.
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Why Buy Electric from Henrys?
From the launch of electric cars in the UK like the Hondae, Henrys have been at the forefront of this technology to embrace the benefits of electric car ownership and to provide this new way of driving to hundreds of our customers.
We remain proud therefore to explain why choosing Henrys for your Electric Car is the smart choice:
We offer electric car models from established manufacturers – Honda, Skoda and Suzuki.
With decades of experience in the UK market along with established dealer and aftersales networks, you can be assured of high levels of sales and aftersales expertise that come from owning a car produced by these manufacturers.
Manufacturer Approved
Training
Both our sales and aftersales teams have been through rigurous trainig programmes, so there isnt much they don’t know about electric vehicles.
We’ve been selling electric
cars for years
Since the launch of the first Honda e through to more recent models like the Honda eNy1, Skoda Elroq and Suzuki eVitara, our team have the experience to ask the roight questions to ensure that an electric vehicle purchase is right for you.
Warranties you
can trust
Electric cars have fewer moving parts so the chance of something not being quite right are reduced. However you still want a warranty for both car and battery that you can trust. Our manufacturers provide this, and alongside our local expertise and knowledge, you will be well looked after.
Affordability
Demand for used vehicles from the manufacutrers we sell remains high. So this results in afforable new car motoring alongside fantastic manufacuter offers.
Myth Busting
The Range of travel on electric cars is poor
With electric cars being able to travel up to 250 miles upon a full charge, this will meet the demands for most of the UK population. The newest cars in Great Britain do an average of 10,377 miles in each of the first three years after they are registered, an equivalent of 28 miles per day (RAC Foundation, 2020) allowing the average person to do up to 9 days’ worth of driving on a single charge.
The cost to run electric cars is more than petrol cars
There are many assumptions that an electric car is more expensive to run then petrol and diesel cars. The average cost of running a 100% electric car is 9p per mile, in contrast, the average petrol car will cost you 19p per mile to drive (Eco Experts, 2023).
I won’t have the time to charge an electric car
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 parked at home (73%) or parked elsewhere (23%). Therefore, there is plenty of time to charge an electric car ahead of any potential long-distance journeys for most individuals.
Time to charge electric cars is long
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 amount of public charging ports for electric cars isn’t enough
As of the end of December 2024, there are 36,316 charging locations with 72,594 EV charging points and 106,094 connectors (Parkers, 2024). Therefore, there is plenty of travelling ports for electric car users to be able to use.
The speed of electric cars is low compared to petrol and diesel 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. As well as the Suzuki eVitara being able to get 0-60 in as little as 7.4 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 is too different here
The experience of driving an electric car is highly enjoyable. Pedals and controls are almost identical to automatic petrol cars. 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 up to 30% less towards greenhouse gases in the UK compared to petrol and diesel cars (EEA, 2023). Therefore, you can have the comfort of knowing you are helping the environment.
Nobody drives electric vehicles
In early 2025, fully electric cars made up over 22% of all new cars sold in the UK (SMMT, 2025). As more people begin to realise that electric vehicles are for them there’s never been a better time to make the switch.
You can’t drive or charge an electric vehicle in the rain
Electric vehicles are completely safe to drive and also charge in the rain with equipment and connectors designed to be weatherproof and thoroughly tested for water resistance.
Electric vehicles are more likely to catch fire than gas cars
Electric Vehicles actually have a lower fire risk per vehicle mile travelled compared to petrol and diesel vehicles (NTSB, 2021).
Advantages of Electric Cars
Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, helping to reduce air pollution. It is reported that Electric vehicles are one of the most impactful changes individuals can make (Climate Change Committee, 2020).
Electric vehicles can help you save hundreds of pounds a year. This can be done as charging is cheaper. Driving 100 miles in an Electric car costs less than half what it would in a petrol or diesel car (RAC Foundation, 2024). Additionally, Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts, and you don’t need oil changes saving you on servicing and repairs (Auto Express, 2023). This allows Electric Cars to be an ideal second car for any family. See how much you can save each year by using our fuel cost calculator.
Fuel Cost Calculator
Most Electric vehicles offer up to 250 miles of driving range more than enough for daily driving. With the average UK trip being just 12 miles (National Trust Survey, 2023). From Glasgow you can drive to these places and back on a single charge with an EV with a 200 mile range.
If you are planning to travel a distance greater than the range, then it is good to know where charge points en route to your destination are. Luckily enough there are a lot of handy tools to help you plan your journey.
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