How Much Does It Cost To Charge An Electric Car?

 

 

Electric cars are becoming more and more popular as people and businesses look to not only save money on their fuel but to do more to help the environment. business owners and organisations can play their part by having electric car charging facilities on site.

one of the things holding many business owners back from investing in electric vehicle charging points is that they are concerned about the cost. Understanding more about the cost of charging an electric car can help you make the decision to promote electric vehicle use and support your employees with their charging needs.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car? We give you the information you need below.

Why choose an electric car?

A lot of benefits come with choosing an electric car. They can help improve air quality, and as they produce no emissions, they have a much better impact on the environment than traditional cars. Even hybrid vehicles help reduce some of the impact that vehicles have on the environment. According to MyClimate, having a single electric car on the road could save up to 1.5 million grammes of CO2.

In the UK, transport is a significant contributor to air pollution. As a result, governments and local authorities are pushing for electric vehicles to be more widely used and are working towards ending the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040. The UK has net-zero carbon emission targets to hit by 2050, which will be aided significantly by using electric vehicles.

Other benefits of electric cars are that they are quieter, which helps with noise pollution, while they are also more economical due to reduced fuel costs. Considering the recent fuel price increases, using an electric car could be a way for people to save money on transport.

Why should your business go electric?

By having electric vehicles, your business can do more to help the environment. It can also help reduce its running costs over time through reduced fuel spend. Having electric charging points at your workplace gives employees and visitors the option to charge their cars and makes the prospect of owning an electric vehicle more appealing. Going electric is simple and installing an electric charging point can be done quickly and easily Without electric charging points at your workplace, you risk falling short of your competitors, and could even turn away prospective employees by not being able to support their electric vehicle needs.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

While electric cars have zero fuel costs compared to a diesel or petrol vehicles, they still cost money to power. However, the cost of charging an electric vehicle is significantly lower than the cost of fuel.

According to Which, 9,000 miles, when charged at home would cost you between £710 and £800 a year to run a small city car, while a large SUV or sports car could cost between £950 and £1150 a year. The actual price of charging an electric vehicle depends on the size of the vehicle and how much it is used. The average cost of charging a vehicle at home is 7.3p per mile while using public charging points can cost up to 9.2p per mile.

Electric car charging points installation

phs Compliance has partnered with one of the leading suppliers of electric vehicle charging units, ROLEC. We are registered with OLEV (Office for low emission vehicles)to install electric vehicle charges. These charging points feature the latest technology and are grant refundable as per the government's OLEV scheme, and there are various colour options and designs to meet your requirements.

phs Compliance has helped a large number of customers get started with electric vehicle charging. Our team of qualified engineers can install electric point charges at your workplace and carry out full groundwork if needed. With our expertise, we can ensure your business can get up and running with electric vehicle charging in no time. To arrange installation for your business, get a quote today, or find out more about our electric car charging points installation services.

 

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