There are a number of concerns that new electric vehicle (EV) drivers or those considering switching have. Range anxiety, purchase cost and running costs are the main questions that many drivers have, and they can be easily turned off if not given the right answers. Battery storage EV chargers are making a name for themselves in more remote areas, due to the fact that they don’t need to connect to the infrastructure, which can be expensive or even impossible.
Here at Elite Vehicle Charging, we hope to tackle this range and cost dilemma by deploying more mobile vehicle chargers to off-the-grid locations across the UK. As demand increases, costs will fall, and we believe one of the best ways to achieve this is by making electric vehicle charging more accessible to remote locations.
Your Location
The cost of charging all depends on where you are. Whether you’re at a charging point at a supermarket or you’re charging at home, prices can vary. Charging stations are usually found at motorway service stations and are connected to the infrastructure, so they aren’t too widely available in remote locations.
So, how much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?
To charge an EV at home, it will cost you around £8.40 for a full charge and 200 miles of range. This is cheaper in the long run compared to rapid charging stations, which charge around £6.50 for a 30-minute charge. This is less than 100 miles, so isn’t ideal if you’re looking to travel long distances.
Charging at work prices can differ from employer to employer; some may even offer it for free as a staff incentive. When charging at public charge points, such as supermarkets, you may need an app or an RFID card, and you will be charged depending on how much you use. Here at Elite Vehicle Charging, we rent EV chargers to a range of events across the UK, providing EV drivers with the peace of mind that charging will be available, even in off-the-grid locations. By providing more accessible EV charging solutions in the form of a battery storage system, we can get more people interested in EV driving, which will, in time, lower the cost of both charging and vehicles.
Things to Consider When You’re On-The-Go
The best thing to do before travelling on a long journey is to make sure your car gets a good charge at home. It might not get you all the way there if you’re planning to travel to the other end of the country, but it will certainly get you as far as possible. You also need to plan your route to make sure you have access to electric vehicle charging points; you can do this by using helpful apps such as Zap Map.
Also, make sure you have some money, your RFID card or your mobile so you can pay for the charge. It may seem like an obvious prompt, but you’d be surprised how many people forget their wallets when it comes to fuelling up. By planning your route and making sure you have enough money to fill up, you won’t be caught out. The cost of charging is sure to decrease once more people switch to an electric or hybrid, and it all starts with providing more charging points to off-the-grid locations.
Here at Elite Vehicle Charging, we deploy a battery storage solution to the EV charging conundrum. From destination charging to renting EV chargers to events, we can help accommodate EV drivers, and decrease the range anxiety. The EV charging infrastructure is only widely available in cities and towns, and people in remote locations often feel left out. By providing battery storage EV chargers, we can meet the demand surrounding EVs, and help contribute to the decrease in charging costs. If you would like a bespoke price surrounding the rental of our chargers, please give us a call on 0800 702 2661.