Ranging from stylish hatchbacks to spacious and comfortable SUVs, there is a huge choice of electric vehicles available at Robins & Day. Find out more about the range below along with more information on charging, cost effectiveness and how they benefit the environmaent.
Switching to an electric vehicle can save you money thanks to improved efficiency, different grants, tax benefits and price exemptions.
Electric vehicles are much more energy efficient than internal combustion engines. This improvement in efficiency has led to electric vehicles being much more beneficial to your pocket as well as the environment.
When purchasing an electric vehicle you can receive a grant of up to £3,500. On top of this electric vehicles are exempt from paying the basic rate of VED, which saves drivers £145 per year. Company car drivers also benefit from a reduced company car tax (BIK) and businesses can gain an enhanced capital write down allowance."
REGISTER INTEREST"There is a range of charging options available for electric vehicles including accelerated, domestic and rapid, each with varied charging times and capabilities. There are many charging stations located around the UK which can be operated by registering with the network, downloading the networks app and some now have card payments built in.
Accelerated charging was specifically designed for electric vehicles. It’s faster to charge than using a domestic plug. With power levels commonly at 7kW, your vehicle would fully charge in 7.5 hours.
Domestic charging uses a standard household 3 pin socket. This method of charging can take 22 hours from a typical domestic household and can be risky if the socket has not been properly checked. Therefore we would always recommend that you have any socket you plan to charge from checked for suitability by a certified electrician.
Rapid charging uses direct currents to charge the battery quickly. They charge the first 80% as fast and efficiently as possible and then stop or slow down charging for the final 20%."
REGISTER INTERESTLow emission vehicles may be cheaper to run than standard petrol and diesel engines but there are things you can do to further improve fuel consumption and reduce CO2 emissions.
Before you set of on your journey try to only take the necessities. If your car is heavier, the engine has to use more fuel to power it. Cruise control can have a beneficial impact to your fuel consumption as it will allow you to travel at a constant speed, reducing the need for you to use the accelerator. Also, where you can, try to drive on the motorway, this should reduce stopping and starting and you will be at a constant speed.
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Fully electric vehicles produce 0g of CO2 emissions and produce no greenhouse gasses.
Rapid charge points allow you to charge the battery up to 80% in 30 minutes.
The Robins & Day range of electric vehicles are perfect for everyday adventures with an impressive range of up to 211 miles*.
*Dependant on version
Thanks to immediate engine torque, Robins & Day electric vehicles have a sharp acceleration as well as the pleasure of flexible, dynamic, and silent driving.
