Blog tagged as EV Charging

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...

Energy Saving Trust helps drivers fund used electric vehicles

As the world continues to shift towards sustainable energy solutions, electric vehicles (EVs) are at the forefront of this transition. In Scotland, the government is actively encouraging the adoption of EVs through various initiatives, one of these being the Energy Saving Trust’s Electric Vehicle Lo...

July's Growth in the UK new car market
The SMMT figures for July 2024 have been released, showing the continued growth of EV's and Hybrids. New Car registration figures are showing a shift in how the UK market is being influenced by the route to market for these new cars.
Audi's New A6 e-tron launched

After announcing the A5 earlier this month as the replacement for the A4 starting the change Audi's use of model numbers as a way to show drivetrain options between EV and ICE vehicles, the new Audi A6 has moved from concept to reality. Experience the future of electric mobility wi...

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.
2025 set to bring special 500e and Grande Panda 

FIAT's Grande Panda, inspired by the iconic 80s Panda and following the naming trend from the Grande Punto used when the 2nd generation Punto was replaced with the larger 3rd generation Grande Punto, focuses on Italian design, global platform, and local relevance. Values like sustainability, in...

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...

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...