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AC
✔ AC stands for alternating current
✔ The electricity that comes from the plugs in our home in AC
✔ The batteries in EVs charge via DC, so the AC current is converted into DC by the on-board charger
✔ This means charging will be slower with an AC charger than a DC charger
DC
✔ DC stands for direct current
✔ Many public fast charge points are DC
✔ The current does not have to be converted by the on board charger
✔ Therefore DC chargers can charge the car more quickly than AC chargers
kW
✔ kW is a measured of energy transfer
✔ With EVs, the power of chargers are measure in kW
✔ The higher the kW, the faster the charger will charge your car
kWh
✔ kWh is a measured of stored energy
✔ With EVs, the size of the battery is measured in kWh
✔ The higher the kWh, the larger the battery and, generally, the further the range
When looking at EVs, you’ll see the term WLTP Range. WLTP stands for Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure and is a globally recognised method of assessing the range of EVs. It’s designed to give a reliable and transparent estimate of the range of an EV. But, it is still derived via a test cycle, so real world ranges can be lower in some cases.
Various factors affect the range of an EV:
That said, the average UK commute is 20 miles, so even if the range is reduced, most people will have more than enough for their day to day use.
We know that the range of the battery can vary due to external factors, but there are things you can do to optimise the range:
All batteries degrade over time. This isn’t a defect, it’s just a fact about rechargeable batteries and is as true with EVs as it is with mobile phone batteries.
You can maximise the life of the battery by only charging to 80% on most occasions. Obviously you can still charge to100% if you know you’ll need the full range.
For peace of mind, we have a class-leading an eight-year or 100,000-mile battery warranty, providing coverage against material or manufacturing defects. This means we will repair or replace any such defects free of charge within the eight-year warranty period, to return the battery capacity to at least 70% of the original capacity.
Living with an EV involves a different mindset to a petrol or diesel car. Whereas previously you will only fill up with fuel when you’re nearly empty, with an EV it’s best to plug in and charge whenever you get home or to work.
Some energy companies have EV-specific tariffs, which give you very cheap power at specific times. With the Omoda app, you can schedule your charging to coincide with these off-peak hours.
Public charge points tend to charge more quickly than home chargers. The Omoda E5 charges at a maximum rate of 80kW. Our battery is 61kW, which means it can be charged from 0-100% in as little as 45 minutes.
There are more than 68,000 public charge points in the UK, and that’s growing every day
Ready to say hello to OMODA call us on 01452 529755 to arrange a free test drive.
Warners of Gloucester Limited
Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL4 3BS
Reg Office: Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, United Kingdom, GL4 3BS
Reg. Company Number: 2028470
VAT Reg. No. GB286210366
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Warners of Gloucester Limited trading as Warners Tewkesbury and Warners Gloucester is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No. 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Warners of Gloucester Limited trading as Warners Tewkesbury and Warners Gloucester to act as a credit broker, not a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders, and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only.
We are a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a carefully selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. We act on behalf of the lender for this introduction and not as your agent. We are not impartial, and we are not an independent financial advisor.
Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next most suitable offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure a suitable finance agreement for you that enables you to achieve your financial objectives. If you purchase a vehicle, in the majority of cases, we will receive a commission from your lender for introducing you to them which is either a fixed fee, or a fixed percentage of the amount that you borrow. This may be linked to the vehicle model you purchase.
Different lenders pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement; however, you will be contributing towards the commission paid to us with the interest collected on your repayments. Before we propose you to a potential lender, we will inform you of the likely amount of commission we will receive and seek your consent to receive this commission. The exact amount of commission that we will receive will be confirmed prior to you signing your finance agreement.
All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over. Guarantees may be required.