PAT stands for Portable Appliance test. This test is to check an appliance is safe for continued use.

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Q: How long does an Electric Vehicle travel in a single charge?

The range an electric vehicle will travel depends on the vehicle, it’s the same as petrol cars – some give you more miles to the gallon than others. All manufacturers will give you an average range and like a petrol light an EV will warn you when you are low on power. Carwow.co.uk’s top three EV cars range from 374 miles with the Tesla Model 3 to 328 miles from the Kia EV6 and 314 miles from the Audi Q4 e-tron. Number 20 on their list is the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric with 280 miles. These ranges from 374 to 280 will usually cover most people's daily journeys and commutes. Just like filling up with petrol you may have to plan to charge your car when out on the road for long journeys.

Q: How long do electric vehicles take to charge?

Again, the length of time an EV takes to charge depends on the vehicle and the power supplied by your charger. As an example - Stuff Magazine’s Electric Car of The Year The Nissan Leaf hatchback – will take 6-8 hours if you have a 3kW charger but only 2-4 hours if you have 7kW.

Q: How much does it cost to install an EV charger at home?

The costs to install an EV charger at home depends on the type of wallbox charger you choose and the installation costs which will vary depending on your home and situation. The wallbox chargers themselves increase in cost the more power they supply. A 3kw electric car charger will be cheaper than a 7kw charger. It is best to find a reputable and experienced installer like The Oxfordshire Electrical Company and get a quote for a charger than suits your exact needs.

Q: Are electric cars cheaper to run than petrol?

The short answer is yes, electric vehicles are cheaper to run, despite the rising costs of energy at the moment (Dec 2022). You can also make the costs of charging your car cheaper by using a smart charger which will charge your car when there is low demand on the national grid.

Q: How much is a landlords electrical certificate?

This can vary due to the following reasons; size of property, the amount of fuseboards/circuits requiring testing and location. In Oxfordshrie they typically range from £140-£250+vat.

Q: How much is a home electric car charger?

This can vary due to a variety of reasons, such as; existing electrical capacity & condition, type of charge point you would like and the location you would like the charge point installed. Typically they range from £650-£1,750.

How long does an Electric Vehicle travel in a single charge?

The range an electric vehicle will travel depends on the [...]

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How long do electric vehicles take to charge?

Again, the length of time an EV takes to charge [...]

By Dom Knight|2022-12-20T12:12:53+00:00December 20th, 2022|EV Charging|Comments Off

How often do I need to charge my vehicle?

The best principle to employ when thinking about charging your [...]

By Dom Knight|2022-12-20T12:12:11+00:00December 20th, 2022|EV Charging|Comments Off

Is it cheaper to charge my electric vehicle at home?

Home charging will be cheaper than using public charging companies [...]

By Dom Knight|2022-12-20T12:09:54+00:00December 20th, 2022|EV Charging|Comments Off

How much does it cost to install an EV charger at home?

The costs to install an EV charger at home depends [...]

By Dom Knight|2023-01-18T09:33:20+00:00December 20th, 2022|EV Charging|Comments Off

Are electric cars cheaper to run than petrol?

The short answer is yes, electric vehicles are cheaper to [...]

By Dom Knight|2022-12-20T12:01:43+00:00December 20th, 2022|EV Charging|Comments Off

How much is a landlords electrical certificate?

This can vary due to the following reasons; size of [...]

By Dom Knight|2022-10-10T18:46:38+00:00October 10th, 2022|Electrical Safety Inspection|Comments Off

Do landlords need an electrical certificate?

Under the Electrical Safety standards in the private rented sector, [...]

By Dom Knight|2022-10-10T18:45:21+00:00October 10th, 2022|Electrical Safety Inspection|Comments Off

What is PAT testing?

PAT stands for Portable Appliance test. This test is to [...]

By Dom Knight|2022-10-10T18:44:14+00:00October 10th, 2022|Electrical Safety Inspection|Comments Off

How much is a home electric car charger?

This can vary due to a variety of reasons, such [...]

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