A fully electric vehicle (EV) runs from battery power alone. A hybrid or PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), combines a classic combustion engine with an electric motor. Both require charging from an electrical outlet.

EVs and PHEVs both use regenerative braking technology to capture the energy produced when braking, to assist in recharging the battery. However, this alone will not fully charge a battery.

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ŠKODA’s battery management system will keep you aware of your charge capacity at all times.

The ŠKODA Connect App will help you find your nearest public charge point. There are currently more than 9,000 charge points across the UK and more being added all the time, there’s always one close by.

It will generally take 30 to 45 minutes for 80% charge using a rapid charge point.

Since there are fewer moving parts in an electric motor, servicing requirements are fewer than when compared to a combustion engine. There is no need for oil, filter or spark plug change, for example.

Many people look at the overall investment, not just the ticket price. Electric cars are better for the environment, low on running costs and could save money in ways you’d not expected.

Driven in pure electric mode, the range when driving a hybrid is likely to be between 30 and 50 kilometres.

Charging is simple and easy. Using the correct charge cable you can recharge using either a household powerpoint, a home wallbox or a public charging station.

That depends on the model and the type of charge point. On average, household power points can take around 12 hours to fully charge,  although this is not the recommended way to charge a vehicle.  Correctly installed wallboxes take around 5 hours to charge and charge stations around 45 minutes.

Yes, you can interrupt the charging process. This will not cause any damage to the battery.

Rapid chargers use a higher charging current than the power available at home and therefore charge much quicker than a home socket. Rapid charging points can be found in public places like shopping centres and petrol stations.

Ideally yes – however charging can be done via a wall socket – however this is not the recommended way to charge your vehicle.

The range for fully electric car journeys is increasing all the time as the technology evolves. The current range on a fully Electric ENYAQ iV is approximately 300 miles, however this is subject to driving style and a number of other factors.  Speak to Winchester Motor Group to find out more.

All ŠKODA electric vehicles have clear range indicators which will warn you if your battery is low and will direct you to the nearest charge point.