Blog categorized as EV Basics

Innovations in EV power

The race to create more efficient and sustainable electric vehicle (EV) batteries is heating up, with companies like Our Next Energy (ONE), StoreDot, and Factorial leading the charge. These innovators are pushing the boundaries of energy density, charging speeds, and safety in their quest to power t...

Grants for your EV charging
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, the convenience of home charging is becoming essential for EV owners. At Lemac Power, we are proud to offer a reliable and efficient 7kW EV charger designed for home installation, giving you the power to charge your vehicle from the comfort of your dri...
Maximising EV battery life

For many car owners, switching to an electric vehicle (EV) represents an entirely new driving experience, bringing along numerous questions and concerns. One of the most common worries is about the battery life of an electric car. How long will it last? How do you ensure it stays in good condition? ...

Demystifying EV Jargon

If you're new to the world of electric vehicles (EVs), you're probably excited about the idea of driving a car that's eco-friendly, cost-effective, and packed with the latest technology. But as you dive deeper into the EV landscape, you might...

MyBMW app adds EV advice

BMW is approaching the point of replacing Tesla as the leader of the UK’s electric car market, marking a significant shift in the industry. With electric BMW sales soaring by 70% this year and nearing 22,000 units, the brand is closing in on Tesla’s 25,500 sales. This surge comes as Tesla struggles ...

The evolving UK used EV market - July 2024

Over the past three years, the used EV market has evolved dramatically. In 2021 and 2022, the market was full of higher prices and limited supply due to the still early state of the EV industry and production slowdowns. The Tesla Model 3, one of the early mainstream electric vehicles that lead the w...

Honda e:Ny1 becomes July 2024's new EV choice
The UK EV market continues to evolve, with new offers and models. This drives the cars that customers are looking at. This month the Honda e:Ny1 was the most searched for on Autotrader.
Electric Car Day comes sooner in 2024

Named 'Electric Car Day,' it has been proposed that electric vehicle (EV) owners now experience 'free' running costs for the remainder of the year compared to those driving combustion-engine vehicles. The Electric Car Scheme has pinpointed July 15 as the crossover day, when a petrol driver surpasses...

Understanding Installs: Energy Networks

As part of installing your new EV charger, it's important to understand the role of Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and how they can impact your installation process. DNOs are licensed entities responsible for managing the network infrastructure that delivers electri...

How much does EV charging cost?

Switching to driving an electric vehicle not only helps the environment, but also your wallet. With the cost of electricity at an average 22.36p per kWh from the 1st of July 2024, these savings can add up significantly over time. 


A typical EV needs around 72kWH to fully charge and can travel 3-...

What to expect for your Installation

Deciding on the charger is just the first step in having your convenient home charging solution for your EV. In order to be able to get your charger installed, there can be a few more steps needed in the overall process.


Once we have carried out our survey for the installation, we'll contact your net...

Price Parity for EV's

Price Parity - the point where the costs involved in changing to an EV over a petrol or diesel car - could be as little as 2 years away. New Automotive, an independent transport research organisation, have released their latest report looking at cost of ownership for EV's. By analysing a sample of 7...

Are EV tyres important?

Among all the other questions and factors with making a change to an EV from an ICE vehicle, one you might not consider is that EV's use specialised tyres to help you get the most of all it's benefits. What does this mean, and why is it important?


 A few basics on the way tyres work on your car....

Cap HPI helps dispel EV scrappage myths 

Despite the myths around the long term life of EV's that continue, and industry fears, there is no evidence to suggest that EV cars are being scrapped at a higher rate than equivalent ICE vehicles according to the data from market data experts Cap HPI.


Despite higher repair costs related to the elect...

UK market hits almost 30% choice for Zero Emissions

At one point the was a choice of just two zero emissions vehicles for UK drivers - the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and the Nissan Leaf. Both could manage around 80 miles on a full charge in ideal conditions. Fast Forward to 2024 and now the average range of an EV in the UK is more than double this figure at 2...