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54 How do I add charge when I get home? Home charging is one of the crucial aspects of owning and running an electric car. Being able to add energy to the vehicle while it’s at your home really does make things a lot more flexible – and cheaper, too. Whenever you buy a new car, there are incentives in place for charging at home. Government grants and even manufacturer schemes will make installing a home wall box much cheaper. Yes, you can use a three-pin socket, but this isn’t as quick or as safe as having a wall box. Will it actually be cheaper to buy and run an electric car? Of course, the initial upfront cost for an EV is often more than an equivalent internal combustion-engined car. However, as the technology progresses, this is becoming less common. The new Renault Zoe, for instance, is priced from £26,495, which though still relatively expensive is more in line with the segment. The Prime Minister also outlined up to £582 million in extra grants to help those buying zero or low-emissions vehicles to lower the cost. It’s charging where the cost savings really come into play. As with petrol, the prices do vary between chargers, with some costing from around 25p/kWh up to around 35p/ kWh. For around 100 miles of additional charge, you’ll be looking at about £6-7. When it comes to charging at home, that really depends on your own energy tariff. Plenty of companies are now offering EV-friendly plans that take advantage of lowerpriced charging times, such as in the middle of the night. However, for an average EV with around 200 miles of range and a 60kWh battery, you’ll be looking at around £8.40 for a full charge. It represents good value compared with petrol and diesel. Are there any benefits that aren’t as obvious? Though the cost-saving benefits are quite easy to see, there are some other positives to owning an electric car. One of them is simply refinement – EVs are quiet and, therefore, relaxing to drive around in. You’ll notice quite a difference compared with a petrol or diesel car, in fact. Another positive is performance. Even lower-powered EVs really zip away from the line, and they give acceleration that regular cars simply can’t hope to match. But isn’t the UK lacking in charge points? The number of charging stations in the UK has grown enormously in recent years. According to ZapMap, there are over 35,000 connectors across the country, made up of around 20,000 charge points in about 13,000 locations. In terms of how they’re spread out across the country, 26 per cent are in central London alone, with 13.5 per cent in the south east and 12.3 per cent in Scotland. This figure is only set to rise, too, as government funding looks to make fast chargers more widespread across the country. Furthermore, the Prime Minister has stated that an extra £1.3 billion in investment will be rolled out in order to improve the country’s charging structure and thus make charging easier. Doesn’t the energy for electric cars only come from fossil fuels anyway? Of course, an electric vehicle is only as environmentally friendly as its energy source. However, many energy and charger unit suppliers are working to ensure that their energy comes from green suppliers. All of BP Chargemaster’s charging stations, for example, are certified as providing renewable energy, while home energy providers like Octopus Energy provide power that is completely green.
55 Puzzle Solutions CROSSWORD WORDWHEEL ACROSS: 1. Parish, 4. Warhol, 9. Rabbi, 10. Organza, 11. Nucleus, 12. Erupt, 13. Pandora’s box, 18. Arson, 20. Derrick, 22. Saucers, 23. Shawm, 24. Sphinx, 25. Indigo. DOWN: 1. Parent, 2. Rebecca, 3. Seine, 5. Anglers, 6. Hindu, 7. Lean-to, 8. Horseradish, 14. Dungeon, 15. Origami, 16. Cassis, 1.7 Akimbo, 19. South, 21. Resin. ANSWER: MORTAL T O M A L R WORDSEARCH SUDOKU WIGGLE WORDS PUB QUIZ Cock and Bull <strong>St</strong>ory WORD LADDER Here is one possible solution (others may exist) HAND band bond fond food FOOT 1. Japan 4. Venice 7. April 9. The land of nod 2. Jo Brand 5. Switzerland 8. The Mediterranean Sea 10. Cheers (in the TV 3. The Darkness 6. Turkey and the Red Sea sitcom Cheers)
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