THE MYTH
Can I charge my EV in the rain?
THE FACT
Yes, you can. You can also wash your EV, take it through a car wash and do anything you would normally do in your ICE vehicle. EVs have been designed with electrical safety as a top priority so there is no need to worry about these kinds of activities.
THE MYTH
Do batteries blow up?
THE FACT
Just like petrol/diesel cars, electric cars can catch fire. It’s important to stress, though, that fires are very rare, because manufacturers have gone to great lengths to ensure that they don’t happen.
THE MYTH
Electric vehicles can’t travel far enough
THE FACT
A recent study showed that the UK now has more rapid chargers every 100 miles of main roads than any country in Europe. Industry statistics show there are now over 44,000 public charge points available across the UK, of which nearly 8,000 are either rapid or ultra rapid (June 2023)
THE MYTH
EV vehicles are too expensive
THE FACT
EVs do cost more to buy, but their running costs are typically less than petrol and diesel cars
EV journeys cost as little as 8p a mile for off-peak electricity
THE MYTH
The grid won’t be able to cope if everyone switches to electric cars
THE FACT
The Committee on Climate Change suggests that electrifying all vehicles could mean road transport will comprise up to 15% to 20% of total electricity demand in 2050
The Government believes the grid will be able to cope if changes to the infrastructure are delivered on time.
THE MYTH
EVs break down more than normal cars
THE FACT
Electric cars are shown to break down less than combustion vehicles, as they have fewer moving parts.
They also require less maintenance, fewer fluids and their brake systems generally last longer due to regenerative braking.
THE MYTH
There aren't enough public charge points
THE FACT
You can find over 50,000 electric vehicle charging points across the UK.
