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53<br />
Making<br />
the switch<br />
to an<br />
electric<br />
vehicle:<br />
what you need to know<br />
Government announcements mean more EVs will be on<br />
our roads, but what do you need to know about them?<br />
Last year’s announcement by Boris Johnson that sales of<br />
new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be phased out by<br />
2030 means that electric vehicles are going to become a<br />
more important part of our driving lives very shortly.<br />
But even with this change, there remains a level of<br />
mystery surrounding all things electric. Fortunately,<br />
we’ve got some of the key things you need to know about<br />
making the leap to an EV.<br />
How much range do you need?<br />
Range is a word which has great importance in the<br />
EV world, as it’s what governs how far you’ll be able to<br />
travel in between trips to the plug. However,<br />
there’s no need to get worried about a car’s<br />
range if you think carefully about how far<br />
you travel.<br />
If you’re someone who only does shorter<br />
trips around town and does fewer than 100<br />
miles a week, for instance, then a car with a<br />
shorter range will suit you down the ground.<br />
However, if you’re a driver who travels further<br />
afield, then a car with a bigger battery might<br />
make more sense. Don’t be scared of cars<br />
with shorter ranges, though, as they’ll still<br />
offer more than most people do on average<br />
each week. Plus, cars with smaller batteries<br />
offer quicker charge times.