How do electric vehicles work?

Electric vehicles are powered purely by rechargeable batteries. They do not rely on petrol or diesel. The batteries control the electric motors which then power the wheels. The battery can then be charged via a wall socket (at home) or dedicated charging point (found at multiple locations).

Are electric cars quiet?

Yes! Almost silent, due to the absence of a gas-powered engine. In fact, some electric cars make an artifical noise, so that they don't go unnoticed by pedestrians.

How fast are electric cars?

At lightning speed! Well, not quite... electric cars don't use a traditional gearbox, so the torque produced by the electric motors can see EVs reach from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds.

How far can an electric car travel?

Most EVs in the market average 200 miles between charges, with some models boasting a range of nearly 300 miles.

How long will an electric car last?

Electric cars are just as durable as their petrol or diesel counterparts. The expected life expetancy of modern EVs is 15-20 years, or 200,000 miles - the same as traditional fuel vehicles.

Are electric cars environmentally friendly?

EVs are environmentally friendly in many ways. They don't emit carbon emissions like traditional fuel cars and they create very little noise pollution.

Are electric cars safe?

Electric cars are as safe to drive as traditional fuel vehicles.

BEV stands for Battery Electric Vehicles. A BEV is all-electric and uses no traditional fuel.

What is the difference between BEV and PHEV?

A PHEV operates by both electric battery and traditional fuel. The car will usually run on electric power until the battery is depleted, then it will switch over to traditional fuel for the remainder of the journey. A BEV is only fueled by the electric battery.

What are the benefits of owning an electric car?

EVs are cheaper to run due to lower running costs, cheaper to maintain due to less mechanical parts and, lower company car tax, government grants, free charging stations and they’re better for the environment.

Are electric cars reliable?

Electric vehicles are naturally more reliable than their traditional fuel counterparts, due to there being less mechanical parts to go wrong. Irrespective of manufacturer warranty for your car, your battery comes with an 8 year warranty.

How long do electric batteries last?

All new batteries are under warranty for 8 years. However there are a number of factors that can affect battery lifespan such as temperature and overcharging.

How often do you have to replace the battery?

This will depend on the manufacturer warranty as well as the usage – on average most batteries will be replaced every 5-8 years. The batteries can then be sent for recycling.

Where can I charge my electric car?

You can charge an electric car at your home or at a public charging station. If you need to find a charging station, you can find them here: https://www.zap-map.com/

How long does an electric car take to charge?

Charging times can depend on both th battery size and the charging point. Slow Charger (up to 3kw), Fast chargers (7-22kw), Rapid chargers (43-120kw), Super chargers (150kw).

Are charging stations free to use?

Some public charging stations are free to use, however the rapid chargers available at service stations and the like are usually chargable. You can subscribe to charging services nationwide for even better value charging. A typical electric car (60kw battery/200 mile range) will cost you around £9 to charge at home, most work places that have installed electric chargers will offer free charging as will public charge points at supermarkets/car parks. Rapid charging points will usually cost under £10 for a 30 min charge (100 mile range) and will most commonly be found at motorway service stations.

Do all electric vehicles use the same plug?

No, most EVs will be supplied with 2 charging cables. A mode 2 charging cable which is used for connecting your car to an ordinary domestic socket (3 pin plug) for at-home charging, and a Mode 3 charging cable which will connect your car to the charging station.

Can I get funding toward a home charging point?

Yes, the government do offer a grant to install a charge point at home. Please ask about current availability.

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Blending Vauxhall’s business experience with precision engineering to make a fully-electric commercial vehicle, Combo Electric comes with optimum efficiency and uncompromising e-mobility.

Business Contract Hire - £449 per month excl. VAT plus initial rental

Offer expires on:

1st Jul 2024

Our Latest New Combo Electric Offers

Choose the right offer for you. Give your business the van it deserves with our Combo. All of our Combo models are available on these offers. See below for an example.

Business Contract Hire on New Combo

With the simplicity of our Business Contract Hire finance. You simply choose your intital rental and return the vehicle at end of the lease with a fixed monthly rental. Plus, it includes the Road Fund License and European breakdown assistance. Optional maintenance packages available.
Combo Electric Prime
Load Length up to 1817mm

Load Height 1200mm

Payload up to 800kg

Rear Parking sensors

Cruise Control with speed limiter

Remote control security alarm system

Up to 205 mile range (WLTP)

Business Contract Hire. Combo Electric 2300 L1H1 100kW/50kWh Prime Auto

Duration	36 Months
Initial Rental	£3,150
35 Monthly Rentals	£449 (plus VAT)
Annual Mileage	10,000

Finance ID: 548

Vauxhall's Combo Electric with Conditional Sale

You'll own your Combo Electric at the end of the term. Simply. straightforward monthly payments over the duration of the term The vehicle mileage or condition does not impact your plan. Choose your deposit, as little as equal to the VAT on total transaction price.

Prime 2300 100kW 50kW Auto L1H1 in Brilliant Paint

Representative Finance Example:
Duration	48 Months
47 Monthly Payments	£592.38
Customer Deposit	£6,221.66
On the Road Price	£31,108.30
Amount of Credit	£24,886.64
Total Payable	£34,063.52
Total Payable by Customer	£34,063.52
Interest Rate (fixed)	6.90%
Representative	6.9% APR

Finance ID: 549

Business Contract Hire, excl. VAT and maintenance. Based on 10,000 miles p.a. Excess mileage charges apply. Vehicles must be ordered between 01/04/2024 and 30/06/2024. Subject to status. Guarantees may be required. Participating retailers only. T&Cs apply. Leasys, PO Box 4590, Slough, SL1 0WU.

Conditional Sale. Offer subject to availability, on selected models at participating retailers only. Finance subject to status. T&Cs and exclusions apply. Applicants must be 18+. Guarantee may be required. 24-60month terms available. Finance by Stellantis Financial Services, RH1 1QA. Offer applies to insert eligible Business Users Only. Cannot be used in conjunction with insert any exclusions. Available on orders from 1st April to 30th June 2024.

Vauxhall Motors Limited is a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a number of lenders and will usually receive commission or other benefits for doing so.

Vauxhall Motors Limited reserves the right to change, amend or withdraw this offer at any point in time.

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