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Electric cars are here to stay, and they're more popular than ever. In the UK alone. As of March 2023, the UK boasted an impressive 40,496 public charge points and rapid chargers, with 1,827 of them freshly installed within that month alone. But beyond the numbers, there are still some misunderstandings that still linger around EV ownership.

Listed below are some key misconceptions when exploring electric vehicle options:

Optimal Charging Practices: One common misconception is the idea that EV batteries should be kept at full capacity or drained completely for prolonged periods. In reality, best practice suggests keeping the State of Charge (SOC) between 20% and 80% for optimal battery health. So, while topping up your EV is convenient, it's important to avoid prolonged periods of extreme charging levels.

EV Misconception - Charging Times Take Too Long - one misconception of EVs is that charging takes too long. However, in reality the majority of customers can charge at home or their place of work so it effectively takes seconds to charge - drive up, plug in, go to work or sleep depending on the time of day, then come back and unplug your fully charged car when you next need it.

EV Misconception - Lights, Radio, Wipers & Heaters Reduce EV Range - the idea that the range of an EV is impacted by using the lights, radio windscreen wipers and heaters is a myth. These are low-power devices, cumulatively drawing around 100 times less power than the electric drive motor.

EV Misconception - EVs Have Poor Battery Health - EV batteries last much longer than batteries found in consumer electronics. This is due to the fact an EV keeps its battery cool using a thermal management system which helps to reduce degradation and extend lifespan. Liquid-cooled EV batteries made today last at least 300,000 miles, with this lifespan set to increase.

Off-Peak Electricity Tariffs - did you know, many energy companies offer off-peak electricity tariffs which are specifically designed for EVs so you benefit from cheap off-peak electricity. This means charging at home can slash fuel costs. Reduce charging costs even further by installing solar panels.