Welcome to The EV Hub
EVs (electric vehicles) are the future - but the fast evolving industry brings a bewildering amount of confusing information. We're here to provide clarity where you need it the most: to help you make an informed decision about what form of EV ownership is right for you. We cut through the noise to show you what matters the most.
Petrol & Diesel Cars (ICE) Vs Electric Cars: What's the Difference?
Electric cars aren't just different to ICEs because they run on a battery power rather than fossil fuels. Other big differences include:
- Electric emissions. Electric cars produce 0 exhaust emissions. Even the cleanest hybrid or ICE can't match that due to the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) produced during combustion.
- Fewer charges. Electric cars are exempt from the Congestion Charge, ULEZ (Ultra-Low Emission Zones) and LEZ (Low-Emission Zones) as well as road tax.
- The driving experience. All EVs use a single speed drivetrain and are fully automatic. This means they have much more torque at lower speeds, allowing for faster and smoother acceleration. They are also much quieter because the batteries produce far less noise than a standard engine.
- Refuelling. You can charge an EV at home rather than using a petrol station.
- The number of moving parts. EVs have 90% fewer moving parts than ICEs.
- Range. Electric cars have a shorter range than ICEs because of the way batteries work. This increases the number of stops you need to make on a long journey and makes recharging much longer as well.
Hybrid Vs Electric Cars: What's the Difference?
While some hybrid cars can run on battery power alone, their range is much shorter than a pure electric car. In many cases, the battery is only there to make the engine run more efficiently.
Petrol & Diesel (ICE) Cars
Electric Cars
Hybrid Cars
A hybrid car is fitted with an internal combustion engine, an electric motor and a battery pack. These work together to make a hybrid more efficient than a pure ICE. However, because of the presence of fossil fuels, they are not as environmentally friendly as electric cars. Mild hybrids also cannot run on battery power alone.
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