New models worth installing an electric car charger for

Since our last blog in June about electric cars and installing an electric car charger at home, a whole host of manufacturers have released details with their upcoming fully electric vehicles. With UK grants to PHEV (plug-in hybrids) due to end in November, the car giants are racing to bring out EV’s with the newest battery technology ensuring a longer journey time and avoiding the dreaded range anxiety.

One of the most regular complaints we hear about electric cars is how they always look different to the standard petrol or diesel models. Cars such as BMW i3 and Nissan Leaf are reviewed as quirky and futuristic, whilst consumers are screaming out for vehicles that look normal. It appears that manufacturers have listened and the new releases on to the market look, well, like normal cars!

Trying to compete with Tesla, Audi have released their first standalone electric model the Audi e-Tron. With two motor’s jointly producing 300kW of power, this full sized SUV is capable of 0-62mph in less than 6 seconds. This car can go the distance as well with a range of up to 248 miles per charge. The model debuts Audi’s virtual wing mirrors, replacing traditional glass mirrors with a camera that streams onto a display mounted into the front doors.  And this isn’t the last of its innovative technology – the e-Tron route planner calculates your route showing electric car charger stations and incorporates the estimated charge time into the traffic data to calculate your arrival time. The e-Tron is currently available for pre-order, we anticipate this car being very popular so placing a deposit is advised.

Also debuting its first fully electric performance SUV, Jaguar has released the I-Pace. A bold move by an established premium car manufacturer, Jaguar have produced the first car in the market that can rival Tesla’s premium EV dominance. Containing two motors this SUV can manage 0-60mph in a swift 4.5 seconds and claims a mammoth 298 mile range. A sportier alternative to the Tesla model X, this car is definitely worth a look if you’re after a high tech family SUV that’s packed with futuristic features.

Tesla’s model 3 due to be released into the UK in 2019, is the brand’s first sensibly priced fully electric car. Smaller than the Model S and Model X, there are already half a million paid deposits. The Model 3 is designed to be the safest car in its class. With a range of up to 310 miles per charge and 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds, a price of $35,000 makes it one of the most affordable cars for its range on the market. Unfortunately, you cannot use the Tesla Superchargers (Tesla’s own electric car charger) for free, unlike the other models. But this well engineered car will definitely persuade more people to switch to EV’s.

For details of how to install electric chargers at home if any of these models have prompted you to make the switch to electric get in touch!