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Spring 2020 Issue

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Image - Elmtronics HQ Guest Editor Contents Lyndsey Hetherington Associate Consultant - EV Charging Solutions Elmtronics Limited

03 06 - 07 08 - 10 EDITOR’S 2035 PETROL & DIESEL TOP EV TRUCKS LETTER BAN..WHAT IT MEANS TO WATCH HAVE YOU EVER DRIVEN AN

11 - 15 16 18 22 OF THE BIGGEST LARGEST EV CHANGES TO ELECTRIC CAR? ROAMING OLEV GRANT EV GO ON SALE As the government moves to ‘Hope the government are going to buy me this new car because I can’t afford a new one anytime soon!’ SERVICE bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars Its no denying that electric cars carry a hefty price tag…what about 24 32 looking into the used market? I bought a four-year-old Nissan 25 to 2035, there’s no denying LEAF, with very low mileage and full battery health. I have recently BIK BOOST been told by the garage that the car is now in ‘positive equity’... MINI LAUNCH NEW PEUGEOT the news has caused a storm Not something you hear of with petrol or diesel car’s. FOR EVs REVIEW within the media. An influx of negative comments such as: ‘The range isn’t good enough!’ How many miles do you actually drive per day? A figure that I ‘What happens when your battery believe, gets hugely over estimated. I like to rely on my home goes flat on the motorway after being chargepoint in the main but can also get away with just charging at work through the week and that’s with a 35 mile commute every stuck in a traffic jam or stuck in snow day! overnight?’ At present, we can see manufacturers are fully invested in a zero Wouldn’t this be the same in a petrol emissions future, with some 60 plug-in models now on the market or diesel car? How much range is really and 34 more coming in 2020, the range of the vehicles are ever- lost over night? A couple of miles?…I increasing. have never had an issue with my Nissan LEAF. Misconceptions of electric vehicles can be frustrating. Why do we still have these negative opinions of electric cars? ‘How many electric car charging points We still have our work cut out in educating and advising people do you see on your travels? I drive 300 with the true facts of driving electric. That is why every single miles a week and I have seen only one.’ member of our team, drives either a fully electric or plug-in hybrid car. A great follow on LinkedIn is our Sales Director, Simon Tate, Ecotricity’s Electric Highway network who documents his real-life journey, travelling throughout the UK, in a fully electric Telsa. The good, the bad…and the ugly, which you has rapid chargepoints at just about usually get a laugh at! every motorway service station in the UK…if you’re not looking for We encourage everyone to get behind the wheel of an electric chargepoints you’re very unlikely car, feel the comfort, test the speed and experience the torque to notice them. A great tool to find and I can 100% guarantee, it will sway the opinions of the most chargepoints in any area is an app enthusiastic of petrol heads. called Zap-Map. Throughout the year, we will be attending and hosting a range of events, giving you the chance to jump behind the wheel, of not only high-spec Tesla’s and Jaguar’s, but also more affordable electric cars such as the new Peugeot and Mini, which can give the most expensive of models, a real run for their money. Going into 2020, my one piece of advice would be to go and test drive an electric car and then decide!

We hope you enjoy the magazine and the topics we have covered, if you would like to feature in this magazine or have any suggestions we would love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] GUIDED AND INSPIRED TECHNOLOGY 06 07

When will petrol and diesel cars be banned?

2035 PETROL & DIESEL BAN... The ban is being introduced in 2035 - five years earlier than previously planned.

Experts said the original target of 2040 would be too late if the UK wanted to achieve WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? its target of emitting virtually zero carbon by 2050.

The ban is also being expanded to hybrid cars and plug-in hybrids, which had not been included under the original proposals. As a result, people will be able to buy only elec- The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned tric or hydrogen cars and vans. after 2035. People will only be able to buy electric or What difference will it make to climate change? hydrogen cars and vans, once the ban comes into effect. About a third of CO2 emissions in the UK come from transport.

So the ban on conventional car sales will certainly help move the UK towards the net-zero target the government announced in 2019.

What will happen to old petrol and diesel cars?

There is currently no UK-wide scrappage scheme in place for petrol and diesel cars and it is unclear if the government is considering this.

You will still be able to buy a second-hand petrol or diesel car in 2035 and drive one you currently own.

There could even be a boom in petrol or diesel sales in 2034, as motorists prepare to buy combustion engines for the final time.

Are diesels being phased out?

You can drive all diesel vehicles built after 1 September 2015 into any low-emission zone without being charged. However, older diesel cars may be charged and even banned altogether from some city centres as standards change.

Will petrol and diesel cars be banned in UK?

A heavily polluted road which is partially enclosed will become Britain’s first zero-emis- sions street where all petrol and diesel cars will be banned. Cars that breach the ban Why? will be fined £130.

Reasons for banning further sale of fossil-fuelled vehicles include meeting national CO2 targets under international agreements such as the Kyoto Accord and the Paris Agreement, energy independence, or health risk from particulate and other emissions. 08 Tesla Semi TOP COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FOR 2020!

MAN eTruck The e-truck for medium and heavy-duty distribution traf- fic can be configured as a refrigerated vehicle with either a swap body or beverage body.

The all-electric MAN eTGM distribution vehicle is offered in a three-axle 6x2-4 chassis configuration as a 26-tonner with a steerable and liftable trailing axle and four-corner Given Tesla’s leadership with EVs, it’s no surprise the company is at the forefront of replacing diesel-guzzling, long- air suspension. The electric distribution vehicle is pow- haul big rigs with all-electric, heavy-duty semi-trucks. Tesla first announced the Tesla Semi in 2017 and said production ered by a 264 kW electric motor, developing a maximum would begin in early 2019. That production date later was pushed back to late 2020. torque of 3,100 Nm. Auxiliary units such as power steer- ing, air compressors and the air-conditioning system are There are two Tesla Semis: one with a 300-mile range and one with a 500 - to 600 mile range. According to the compa- operated electrically and controlled as required by the ny, the expected base prices for those trucks are $150,000 and $180,000, respectively. (To put that into perspective, a energy management system and are thus energy-saving. typical Class 8 diesel day-cab starts at roughly $120,000.) The company also says the Tesla Semi will have a two-year payback period. That’s taking into consideration fuel savings and the fact that the Tesla Semi will have fewer systems to maintain compared to diesel vehicles.

The Tesla Semi has four Model 3-derived electric motors, which will allow it to accelerate from 0 mph to 60 mph in 20 Chanje’s V8100s seconds while carrying a full load (roughly 40 tons). The truck can maintain that 60- mph speed while travelling up a 5% grade. The company’s nearly 30-foot long V8100 electric medium-duty panel van can carry a 3-ton payload. What’s more, the van’s lithium-ion battery pack holds LEVC Van Rivian enough charge for a 150-mile range. According to the company, that’s more than double the number of miles the majority of commercial delivery vans drive in a day.

Chanje’s V8100s are already on the roads. In 2018, Ryder System announced it would buy 900 of Chanje’s Class 5 electric vans to lease to FedEx. Later, the delivery and logistics company said it would buy an additional 100 of the all-electric trucks (all of FedEx’s 1,000 Chanje V8100s will operate in California), and Ryder ordered 500.

Daimler Trucks

To refuel the tens of thousands of hydrogen-powered Expect a typical van set-up, with sliding side doors Rivian made headlines in September when big rigs it plans to put on America’s roads, the company and rear access, too, although the taxi’s tight turning Amazon (one of its investors) announced its plans to build a coast-to-coast network of 700 hydro- circle could be retained to help the LEVC van in the plans to purchase 100,000 of the automotive gen stations across the United States by 2028. (To put urban areas it will be designed to tackle. The new start-up’s all-electric delivery trucks. It was that into perspective, according to the International En- van is due to undergo testing throughout 2019, and a huge, China scale order, geared toward ergy Agency, there are currently about 400 hydrogen is set to be deployed with potential customers in the helping Amazon reach its 2040 netzero car- fueling stations worldwide.) second half of the year. bon goal. Fulfilling that order, however, will be challenging. The company says each refuelling station will use elec- LEVC is estimating a range in excess of 100 miles tricity from renewable energy sources such as wind from a full charge of the van, while the new model The company expects to have 10,000 Rivian and solar to extract hydrogen fuel from water. It will will also meet the same stringent durability tests that delivery vehicles on the road by 2022, and take between 10 and 15 minutes to refill one of its semi- LEVC puts its taxi through. Rivian said that all 100,000 electric delivery trucks. More so, the company wants carmakers including trucks will be in service by 2023 (it remains Daimler, General Motors and Toyota to use its fuelling unclear whether those vehicles will operate in stations to expand their own hydrogen fuel cell vehicle the United States and/or globally). sales outside of California. 10 11

Volvo Trucks 22 OF THE BIGGEST CARS GO ON SALE IN 2020! 2019 was a big year for electric cars.

Registrations are up 125 per cent year-on-year and a host of new models have been launched, includ- ing models from Audi, Mercedes and MG. This pat- tern is set to continue into 2020, with a host of new Volvo Trucks has developed a zero-emission truck called the VNR Electric that is intended for regional use in North America. The company reportedly began highway road tests in 2019; it has said commercial production all-electric models from established car makers and and sales will begin in late 2020. relatively new firms being launched. Volvo has yet to announce the VNR Electric’s range, and it’s waiting to announce the price for each vehicle. However, like other companies, Volvo plans to offer month-to-month lease agreements that will include insurance and maintenance. Additionally, Volvo said it will lease out charging installation and necessary infrastructure improvements for its trucks.

Workhorse Trucks

Another electric truck start-up to watch in 2020 is Workhorse Group. The company is behind the Workhorse W-15 plug-in electric pickup truck, and it’s also developing an all-electric delivery van called the C1000. Workhorse is reportedly building 950 electric delivery vans for UPS, most likely in the former General Motors’ plant it purchased in Lordstown, Ohio, in November. Audi e-tron Sportsback Audi Q4 e-tron Where Workhorse really stands to grab headlines this year is with the United States Postal Service (USPS). Audi says the Sportback will offer a sportier drive As the name suggests, the Q4 e-tron will be That’s because the USPS is moving forward with long-delayed plans to award an estimated $6.3 billion contract from its 335bhp twin-motor setup, with a 0-62mph a mid-sized SUV, slotting in between the Q3 to produce 186,000 new mail trucks over the next five to seven years. That’s nearly double Amazon’s time of 5.7 seconds and a range of 240 mile. It will and Q5 ICE models. It will be based on the VW order for Rivian’s all-electric delivery trucks. come as standard with adaptive sports suspension Group’s EV-specific MEB platform and feature and a bespoke seven-mode drive select system. First twin-motor, four-wheel-drive powertrain with an deliveries are due in the second quarter of 2020 and estimated 300bhp. When it goes on sale later in Audi says that by 2025 it will have 20 all-electric 2020 the 82kWh battery should give a range of models in the e-tron portfolio. 280 miles.

BMW ix3 An electric version of BMW’s X3 SUV, the iX3 will arrive with a new four-wheel drive power- train comprised of two electric motors - one for the front axle and another for the rear. It will closely resemble the petrol-powered X3, rather than take any design inspiration from the more radical i3 and i8, to become only the company’s second pure electric car. Each motor should develop around 270bhp from a 70kWh battery, and be capable of around 249 miles of WLTP-certified range. 12 13

DS3 Crossback E-Tense Porsche Taycan The Taycan is technically already on sale but The luxury branch of the PSA group is getting in customers won’t start taking delivery until on the EV action early in 2020 with the E-Tense the early weeks of 2020. It’s the legendary version of its striking DS3 Crossback. Using the German sports car maker’s first EV and Por- same underpinnings as the electric Peugeot 208, sche insists that while it’s a largish four-seat 2008 and Vauxhall Corsa, it’s a 134bhp, 206- saloon, it has the brand’s famed driver en- mile compact SUV with a premium twist and a gagement. It certainly has the performance £30,000 price tag. with between 523bhp and 751bhp depend- ing on the model and battery setup cho- sen. The combination of different twin-mo- tor and battery setups also give the Taycan 0-62mph times of 2.8 to 4 seconds and a Ford Mustang Mach-e Honda E range between 206 and 279 miles. Honda’s cutesy concept car stole the show in Frankfurt in 2017, with press and the public clam- Peugeot e-208 Peugeot e-2008 ouring for a production version. Fast forward to 2020 and they’ll get their wish. The design has been toned down a little but the urban EV still looks fantastic and promises 136 miles of range from its 35.5 kWh. The rear-wheel-drive, sin- gle-motor city car will cost from £26,160 when it arrives in early summer, with a choice of 134bhp or 152bhp outputs.

Ford has split opinion with its decision to use the Mustang name for its new EV but the car itself is intriguing. A five-seat, four-door SUV, it will come with a choice of power and drive options. Entry Peugeot’s all-new supermini is also the brand’s Next in line for the all-electric treatment after the level cars will have a 75kWh battery, 333bhp and first pure EV, with an all-electric version on offer 208 is Peugeot’s 2008 SUV. The all-new version rear-wheel drive, with around 280 miles of range. A alongside conventionally fuelled models. On the of the B-segment crossover will be arriving in ear- 99kWh battery increases that to 370 miles on the surface there are only a few design hints that it’s ly 2020 as both a conventionally fuelled and pure WLTP cycle and both battery options will also be different but underneath, a 50kWh battery and EV model. Early e-2008s will be high-end models available with four-wheel-drive. Shortly after launch 134bhp electric motor give it its power and a 211- starting at £32,000, with cheaper trims to follow. in late 2020 a high-performance Mustang Mach-E Mini Electric mile range. Order books are already open, with It uses the same 134bhp/50kWh motor and bat- GT will join the line-up with 458bhp, 612lb/ft and a pricing starting at £25,050 and deliveries due to tery as the e-208, offering 193 miles of range and Based on the existing hatchback platform and with only sub-five second 0-62mph time. start in “early” 2020. up to 100kW DC rapid charging. subtle design cues to identify it as different, the Ox- ford-built Mini Electric will hit the streets in March 2020. Kia Soul EV Priced from £24,400 it uses a 32.6kWh battery pack Pininfarina Battista Orders are already being taken for the £33,795 Soul EV, with a 144-mile range and features a 181bhp motor driv- ing the front wheels. Mini says it offers an even more go- Pininfarina is usually associated with car design ahead of deliveries early next year. An all-new version of rather than manufacture but the Battista repre- Kia’s first electric car, the Soul EV shares a platform with kart-like drive than the standard car thanks to a lower centre of gravity and bespoke suspension. sents a new direction for it and a different world the e-Niro and offers up to 280 miles from its 64kWh bat- from most of the cars on this list. A motor at each tery, with a 201bhp single electric motor and up to 100kW wheel produce a combined 1874bhp and 1696lb/ DC rapid charging. ft of torque to get this all-electric hypercar from 0-62mph in “under 2 seconds”, according to the car maker, while a 120kWh battery should offer around 300 miles of range. It’s an ultra-high per- formance, ultra-luxurious machine and will be limited to just 150 examples worldwide, priced somewhere in the region of £2 million.

Smart driving. Eco-Friendly. 14 15

Polestar 2 Rivian R1T Vauxhall Corsa-e At the end of 2019 we saw the launch of an all- new Vauxhall Corsa. Initial models will be pet- rol or diesel powered but early next year will see the arrival of the all-electric Corsa-e. Using the same platform and drivetrain as the Peuge- ot e-208, the electric supermini will offer up to 205 miles of range from its 50kWh battery, with 135bhp and a 0-62mph time of just 7.6 seconds.

Volkswagen e-Up Volvo XC40 Recharge Polestar started as Volvo’s tuning arm but has now All eyes have recently been on Elon Musk’s metal been spun off into a standalone, all-electric brand. Af- doorstop Cybertruck, but the Rivian R1T is look- Another model based on an existing car, the XC40 is ter the ultra-exclusive and expensive Polestar 1 coupe, ing to steal its thunder by being the first electric Volvo’s first all-electric car on its march towards full electrification of its range. The compact SUV will share 2020’s Polestar 2 is its first mainstream model. Set to pick-up to market. Slated to go into production the electric drivetrain of the Polestar 2, meaning a cost around £49,000 the four-wheel-drive fastback in late 2020, the R1T boasts some ridiculous fig- 402bhp, twin-motor setup but Volvo expect it to have will pack 402bhp, 487lb/ft and have a 0-62mph time ures. Rivian says it will offer up to 750bhp, a a range of 249 miles under WLTP testing. of 4.7 seconds. It will be dripping with the latest tech sub-three-second 0-60 time and yet still offer and Polestar are aiming for a WLTP range of 311 miles 400 miles on a charge from a 180kWh battery. from its 78kWh battery. Seat Mii Electric Tesla Model Y The third member of the VW Group’s city car triumvirate. The Up was actually the first of the three to get an electric option but it’s be- ing significantly upgraded for 2020. Like the Seat Mii Electric and Skoda Citigoe iV, the e-Up will come with an 82bhp electric motor, a WLTP range of 162 miles and 40kW DC rap- id charging. There’s also a suggestion it could cost less than the old model. Seat el-Born The Mii Electric is Seat’s first EV, with first deliv- eries expected in the first quarter of 2020. Using Skoda Citigoe iV If all goes according to plan, this mid-sized SUV the same platform and drivetrain as the Skoda should start hitting the streets towards the end Citigoe iV and VW e-up, it offers 82bhp, a WLTP of 2020. It will come in three configurations, tai- range of 161 miles and 40kW DC rapid charging. lored for high performance or long-range abilities. Order books are open now for the Mii Electric, The quickest dual-motor model will hit 60mph in priced from £19,300 including the Government’s 3.5 seconds and its battery will last for around plug-in car grant. 298 miles, while the single-motor two-wheel drive version takes two seconds longer to 60mph but should cover 336 miles. Even if it does arrive in Volkswagen ID3 Seat’s family EV is the second car to use the VW 2020 (not guaranteed), Tesla’s roll-out model Group’s new MEB platform after the VW ID3 and is means it probably won’t reach the UK until 2022. The ID3 is quite possibly VW’s biggest model expected to go on sale in 2020. Despite some quite since the original Golf. Labelled the EV for every- Skoda’s first pure EV sits alongside the Seat Mii radical styling it’s a traditional five-door hatchback and body, it’s a Golf-sized hatchback based on the electric and Volkswagen e-Up as one of a trio will offer “up to” 201bhp and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 same MEB platform as Seat’s El-Born and will go of all-electric city cars. The compact five-door seconds. Its 62kWh battery should be good for up to on sale in summer 2020. VW will offer the ID3 hatchback features an 82bhp motor powered by 261 miles on a single charge. with the choice of three battery sizes with two a 36.8kWh battery and Skoda reports a 165-mile power outputs from its rear-mounted electric mo- WLTP range and sprightly 0-62mph time of 7.6 tor. The entry-level gets a 45kWh battery with seconds. claimed range of 205 miles and 148bhp; next-up is the 201bhp, 58kWh with a range of 260 miles; followed by the range-topping 77kWh battery, Some are already open to order while others won't reach showrooms which also delivers 201bhp, but increases the until much later in the year but here we've rounded up all the major EV range to 341 miles. models already announced. 16 17

DCS LAUNCHES LARGEST EV CHARGING ROAMING SERVICE IN THE UK

With seamless access to more than 15 local charge point networks.

Berlin, January 24, 2020 – Digital Charging “We want to establish e-mobility as the Solutions GmbH (DCS) is the first provid- primary mobility option in the world for our er to combine a large number of different customers, reduce complexity and bring to- charge point operators in one network in gether individual providers of charge points Great Britain and Northern Ireland, now in one service. also offering drivers of electric cars in the UK a standardized and comprehensive The launch of our comprehensive charg- charging solution as well as a simple charg- ing solution in Great Britain and Northern ing experience. Ireland is a further important step in this direction. Our goal is to expand our net- So far, drivers of electric vehicles in the UK work in the UK together with other partners have had to rely on a large number of indi- as soon as possible”, says Markus Bar- vidual contracts with different charge point tenschlager, Managing Director of Digital and Northern Ireland and currently offers tions GmbH has been part of the mobility operators (CPOs) – up to now there hasn’t Charging Solutions GmbH. the fastest growing public charging network joint venture between the BMW Group and been a comprehensive option on the UK in Europe. Daimler AG. market. Thanks to the unified solution from “If we are to expect mass uptake of elec- Digital Charging Solutions, customers of tric vehicles then charging needs to be About Digital Charging Solutions: GmbH CHARGE NOW is a service from DCS and DCS or a partner automotive manufacturer straightforward and seamless. There’s a Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) part of this joint venture, which aims to (OEM) in Great Britain and Northern Ireland role for Government in encouraging this but develops charging solutions for automobile now have the option of accessing charging the private sector has a key role to play. strengthen sustainable mobility manufacturers and fleet operators, making stations from more than 15 domestic CPOs DCS’s achievement in signing up a range of worldwide together with the other verticals using just one contract and charging card. UK charge point operators is a milestone, it one of the world’s most important driv- REACH NOW, FREE NOW, PARK NOW and What’s more, this will give them interna- and we hope to see greater collaboration ers of the transition to electromobility. The SHARE NOW. tional access to more than 140,000 charg- between public charging networks in the full-service white label solutions of DCS ing points in another 29 countries. Current- future”, adds Daniel Brown, EV lead at the allow OEMs and fleet operators to realise ly, customers of the Audi e-tron Charging Renewable Energy Association (REA). their electromobility strategies because Service benefit from this offering in Great with integrated digital solutions, the com- Britain and Northern Ireland. Members of the new comprehensive charg- pany makes charging at charging stations ing solution of DCS in Great Britain and easy, safe and comfortable. Since 2017, Digital Charging Solutions Northern Ireland currently include Podpoint, GmbH has developed and operated innova- Source London, IONITY, ESB EV Solutions, tive and digital charging solutions for OEMs Instavolt, LastMileSolutions, E-Flux, Char.gy, In the process, with over 140,000 charging and fleet operators, making the charging of FRANKLIN EV LIMITED, Fastned, EV-Box, points in 30 integrated markets, as well as electric vehicles at public charging points EV Driver, Engenie, Alfa Power, Hubsta and transnational charging. easy and convenient. Geniepoint. DCS is already in discussions with further potential partners in order to Digital Charging Solutions boasts the fast- The company has made it its mission to ac- expand their network continuously. est-growing charging network. Since the tively drive the transition to customer-ori- Currently, DCS provides access to more entated and comprehensive e-mobility. than 7.400 charging points in Great Britain beginning of 2019, Digital Charging Solu- 18 19

RECENT CHANGES TO THE UPS INVESTS IN ARRIVAL OFFICE OF LOW AND ORDERS 10,000 EMMISSION (OLEV) GRANT GENERATION 2 ELECTRIC

What you need to know ad what to do next. VEHICLES

Following the announcement on the 12th March 2020 as from the 1st of April 2020 the OLEV workplace grant will be set at £350 per socket through the workplace charging scheme. This is a reduction from £500 to £350. The new rate will apply to voucher applications submitted on or after 1st April 2020 for workplace.

We would recommend you take advantage of the OLEV grant before 1st April 2020 as the voucher code allows you to be eligible for the £500 per socket grant for 4 months. (120 days)

You can claim up to 20 sockets before 1st April 2020 and receive £500 OLEV grant, there will also be an increase of 20 additional sockets (40 sockets all to- gether) which you can claim for on the 1st April 2020 however you will receive only £350 OLEV grant.

Example: If you have already claimed 20 sockets before 1st April 2020, this means you can now claim a further 20 sockets on the 1st April 2020 and you will receive £350 grant per socket.

If you have more than one site where you would like to claim for the OLEV grant, please apply for all the sockets required in total for all sites at once as it is one grant claim per company registration number.

Please use the link below for further clarity. UPS orders hundreds of millions of euros worth of bespoke purpose built electric vehicles https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-on-the-infrastructure-grants- from Arrival, accelerating UPS’ transition to a zero emissions fleet. Today’s initial order of schemes 10,000 vehicles will be rolled out over 2020-2024 with the option for a further order of 10,000.

Arrival's technologies create purpose-built electric delivery vehicles that exactly match UPS’s specifications. UPS and Arrival have co-developed the vehicles which include the latest ad- vanced control and safety features.

Arrival’s Generation 2 Electric Vehicles are a new category of electric vehicles that surpass traditional vehicles in cost, design and efficiency with 50% operational cost savings for fleet owners.

Arrival has invented a new method of assembly using low capital, low footprint microfactories located to serve local communities and profitable from thousands of units. 20 MAKE THE SWITCH ELECTRIC VEHICLE & CAR CHARGING MISCONCEPTIONS: *

What is an electric vehicle? Can you take an EV through a car wash?

A battery electric vehicle, pure electric vehicle, This is a surprisingly common worry. Fear not it only-electric vehicle or all-electric vehicle is is perfectly safe, thanks to the ‘soak test’ which a type of electric vehicle that uses chemical manufacturers put every type of car they make energy stored in rechargeable battery packs. through. This replicates the heaviest rain and £8,000 BEVs use electric motors and motor controllers flooding conditions, to ensure the car is fully TOWARDS THE PURCHASE instead of internal combustion engines for watertight. ` propulsion. Can you drive electric cars in snow? What is a plug-in-Hybrid electric vehicle? OF A NEW EV80* Driving an electric vehicle in the snow is no A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is a hybrid different, if not better than a combustion engine electric vehicle whose battery can be recharged car. Other electric drivers have said that they by plugging it into an external source of electric placed the car in eco mode so that they could power, as well as by its on-board engine and drive slow and smooth and stops spinning of generator. the wheels. Electric vehicle drivers also said that GRANT SCHEME with snow tires, they could see no difference to To nd out more about the bene ts of owning an ultra low emission vehicle, It is different to drive an electric vehicle? combustion engine cars. including the UK Government’s Plug-in Car and Van Grant and funding for chargepoints, visit www.GoUltraLow.com Driving a vehicle that requires electric car Aren’t EVs just a fad? charging certainly feels different the first- time round. Most notably an electric car is The shift to EVs is a fundamental step change, almost silent (except for wind and road noise). not just a fad. We cannot predict the future, Apart from that electric vehicles are like most so we cannot definitively say that other automatic petrol or diesel equivalents. One technologies (such as hydrogen fuel cells) won’t noticeable difference is that the torque (driving make a major breakthrough and overtake EVs. force) is much higher than conventional vehicles But on current market trends this looks unlikely at lower speed, which means electric vehicles can accelerate fast from standstill. The coming driver-less cars has the potential to transform our transport system – but they still Do electric vehicles have good battery need energy to work! In our view, that energy range? should be electricity.

A Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus requires charging every 210 miles meaning you can travel from Manchester to London without needing a charge. The battery capacity on the new Model 3 is 55kW and can be charged at 11kW on AC Charger and 175kW on DC Supercharger which is brilliant as this means the car can be charged in less than 26 minutes. Clearly the range of all visit myldv.co.uk electric vehicles is down to the driving style, those with a heavy right foot maybe visiting a station more regularly. OFFICE FOR LOW EMISSION VEHICLES PLUG-IN VAN GRANT APPROVED

*T&C’s Apply refer to www.myldv.co.uk 22 23 ELECTRIC VS. PETROL CARS: What is a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid or mild hybrid car? The term ‘hybrid’ is technically quite vague, but in the context of cars almost always refers to a petrol electric powertrain. This means the car uses a combination of electricity stored in WHY YOU SHOULD SWITCH TO batteries and petrol stored in a tank to propel the car forward. The details of this arrange- ELECTRIC IN 2020 ment will vary from car to car. A hybrid vehicle will almost always be able to charge its own batteries using the petrol en- The electric vs petrol cars debate is generally surrounded by a lot of confusion and gine. In some cases, this is all the petrol engine is there for to recharge the batteries, which intrigue. However, the demand for electric vehicles is on the rise. In September 2019, powers the electric motors. In other types of hybrid, the petrol motor drives the wheels di- there were approximately 240,000 electric cars and 9,000 electric vans registered rectly, but an additional battery/motor combination adds some electric drive. in the UK. Yet by 2040, we expect the UK to host over 36 million electric vehicles with a ban on internal combustion (petrol/diesel) vehicles altogether. What is an internal combustion (ICE) vehicle?

There is an array of benefits to driving an electric engine vs a combustion engine, An internal combustion (ICE) vehicle is fully powered by petrol or diesel. When petrol or diesel including costs and more importantly huge positive contributions to climate change. is burned inside a cylinder, this creates a chemical reaction to power the car forward. Whilst Read on to find out how electric and petrol/diesel cars differ, and why now is the the internal combustion engine has served its purpose effectively over recent decades, the time to switch to electric. environment is now paying a large price. The release of fossil fuels has hugely contributed to air pollution and climate change on a global level.

What are the benefits of driving an electric vehicle vs an internal combustion vehicle?

Switching to a lifestyle of EV charging compared to petrol re-filling is one that comes with many benefits. Here are a few of our top ones to consider:

»» Eco-friendly: Electric cars are hugely environmentally friendly compared to their internal combustion engine counterparts. Emitting zero greenhouse gases, electric vehicles have a minor environmental impact. »» Cost: Running an electric car can save motorists a lot of money. To drive 10,000 miles in a Nissan Leaf costs £340, however in a Nissan Micra Fuel economy it costs £1,281.50. OLEV EV charging grant: When you purchase an electric vehicle charging point or electric vehicle, motorists have the chance of being eligible for the OLEV grant. This allows motorists to cover costs for purchase and installation, with up to £500 available per charging socket. »» Free travel in congestion zones: In London’s congestion and ultra-low emission zones, electric car drivers can travel for free. This can save huge amounts of money in the long term, especially if you travel through these zones often! »» Fantastic driving experience: Compared to petrol/diesel cars, electric vehicles provide motorists with an improved driving experience. This is because electric vehicles have a higher starting torque for rapid acceleration, as well as regenerative braking. Plus, electric What is an electric vehicle? cars are more lightweight, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable ride. »» Benefit-in-kind: Company car drivers choosing a pure electric vehicle will pay no bene- Electric vehicles run on and are charged up with electric power, as opposed to petrol fit-in-kind (BIK) tax in 2020/21. or diesel. This electric power is stored in a battery, which is used by an electric motor to drive the car forward. Electric car charging takes place at stations across the UK, for public, business and home use.

There are also hybrid electric vehicles, which have a petrol engine with the addition of ‘Educating consumers is a major part of electric elements to their powertrains. To power the car forward, hybrids uses a com- bination of this electricity and petrol stored in a tank. For more information about how driving the future forward.’ electric and hybrid vehicles compare, read our blog about the difference between elec- tric and hybrid cars. 24 BIK BOOST FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES COULD SEE A SURGE IN COMPANY CARS

The BIK rate for new cars that don’t produce any CO2 – in other words, all fully electric cars – will drop drastically from the current 16% to zero. On an electric Renault Zoe small hatchback, that equates to a £1023 saving in BIK tax for someone in the 20% tax bracket and £2046 for a 40% tax- payer.

The 2020-2021 rates for new plug-in hybrids with emissions ranging from 1-50g/km will come down to 3-12% from the current 16%, depending on each car’s CO2 output and electric-only driving range. For example, a BMW 330e with a CO2 output of 32g/km (WLTP) and a 35-mile electric range will qualify for a rate of 10%, equating to a saving of £479 if you’re in the 20% tax bracket, or £958 for a 40% taxpayer.

The 0% rate for 2020-2021 will also apply to zero-emissions cars registered before 6 April. It will rise at the same rate as for new cars in the following two years. Cars in the 1-50g/km emis- THE MINI ELECTRIC. FEELS LIKE THINGS sions bracket registered before 6 April will also enjoy a reduction in BIK tax, dropping from 16% to between 2% and 14%, again depending on pure electric driving range. ARE ABOUT TO GET EVEN BETTER.

For the 2021-2022 financial year, the rate for zero-emissions cars will rise to 1%, then to 2% the You know that feeling you get when you’re on the verge of something extra special? Well, that’s following year. The rates for cars with emissions of 1-50g/km will remain the same for the next exactly what’s happening at MINI. We’re about to celebrate the arrival of the new MINI Electric, three years. with its spontaneous spirit, iconic design and long list of innovative technology. The 4% surcharge on diesels – introduced in 2018 amid growing concern over the particulates Be one of the first to get behind the wheel of an exhilarating car that - with spontaneous and NOx that they emit – still applies for the coming year. The supplement is for diesels that spirit, iconic design and a long list of innovative technology - is every bit MINI. don’t meet the latest Real Driving Emissions (RDE2) standards, although diesel plug-in hybrids are exempt, because they’re classed as alternative-fuel vehicles. To book your test drive, simply call us on 0191 234 5500 or pop in to see us.

Stratstone MINI Tyneside Bittern Close, Silverlink Park, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, NE28 9ND Tel: 01912 836 471

Stratstone is a trading style of Stratstone Limited who is acting as a credit broker and not a lender. Terms and conditions apply. Test drives are subject to status. Stratstone Limited is a credit broker/intermediary that can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to provide funding for your vehicle. They may incentivise us for introducing you to them. Stratstone Limited, Loxley House, 2 Oakwood Court, Little Oak Drive, Annesley, Nottingham, NG15 0DR. 26 1527

A QUICK GUIDE TO BUSINESS MOTORING LATEST STATISTICS CHARGER LEAD PLUGS

AWARDS 2020. 265,000 8,700 ELMTRONICS GUIDE TO YOUR Plug-in Cars Plug-in vans EV CHARGING LEAD PLUGS: BUSINESS Motoring went ahead with its annual awards last Jan 2020 Reg. UK Jan 2020 FAST CHARGING (AC) night albeit as a virtual event. (nextgreencar.com) (nextgreencar.com) TYPE 1 The main choice for Asian vehicle manufacturers Coronavirus may have meant the cancellation of our glittering evening at The Brew- 10,963 30,737 including the Generation 1 ery in London, but we were still able to announce our winners. UK charge point Nissan leaf, Mitsubishi PHEV UK charge Points Outlander. A good deal of US locations - Jan 2020 Jan 2020 vehicles use this connection (nextgreencar.com) (Zapmaps) but we are seeing a shift This year produced a record number of entries to 21 Business Motoring Awards, (including by Nissan for their handed out to those businesses and cars that best serve the SME market. generation 2 Leaf) toward the type 2 connection. The awards are judged by an independent jury of experts who are involved in the The electric car market is growing quickly, with almost 265,000 models on UK roads at the end of December 2019. The most re- fleet and SME markets. cent set of figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and TYPE 2 Traders (SMMT) show that plug-in models made up 6.3% of total Most manufacturers to the UK new car registrations, with pure-electric models accounting market are adopting the for 3.3% of that figure – more than 4,900 in total. Type 2 as standard for all »» Best Company Car – BMW 3-series new models in particular For 2019, the picture as a whole has been extremely positive, the German & European »» Best Electric Vehicle – JAGUAR I-PACE. manufacturers such as with more than 72,700 electric cars sold during the 12 months, »» Best Supermini – MINI ONE BMW, Audi, Mercedes & comfortably beating 2018’s 12 month total of 59,700. Average Porsche. Its believed that »» Best Compact Car – BMW 116 market share has also risen to 3.2% of total registrations, though this connector will become this too is increasing rapidly. the standard. »» Best Estate Car – BMW 320d TOURING »» Best Executive Car – BMW 520d The EV market share record has been matched or broken RAPID CHARGING (DC) three times in just the past four months, with December 2019 »» Best Large SUV – BMW X5 Xdrive 45E a new outright record, beating November’s figure which was CCS (Combined »» Best Plug-in Hybrid – BMW 330e itself a new high. December 2019 also accounted for the second Charging System) highest number of plug-in registrations – after September 2019 – Adapted by European »» Best Medium SUV – KIA SPORTAGE 1.6 MILD HYBRID with a little over 9,400 sales last month. manufacturers such as »» Best small SUV – MINI COUNTRYMAN BMW, Jaguar & Volkswa- With increased supply of electric and plug-in hybrid cars, plus gen as the standard for rapid charging. Rapid »» Best compact SUV – JAGUAR E-PACE new models being launched with increasing regularity, the in- chargers have the ca- »» Best Hybrid – VOLVO XC40 T5 creasing trends are only going to accelerate over the course of bles attached to the units the next few months. (rather like a petrol pump »» Best remarketing company – ASTON BARCLAY so need for a rapid charger »» Best business lease – FREE2MOVE LEASE The following sections present UK sales of electric cars and vans cable to be carried on the since 2010, and the total number of EVs registered in the UK. vehicle. The CCS gets its »» Best Fleet Management – DRIVE SOFTWARE Also charted are the number of models currently available as name from combining the »» Best Company Car Programme – BMW GROUP well as the number of publicly available charging points accord- type2 AC charging stand- ing to the Zap-Map database. ard with two rapid charging »» Best Car Share Company – CO-WHEELS CAR CLUB pins. CHA-de-MO »» Best Electric Chargepoint Business – ELMTRONICS Note: The terms ‘electric cars’ and electric vehicles’ on this page refers to cars and vans that are zero-emission capable A rapid charging only »» Best mobility solution – EUROPCAR MOBILITY GROUP connection, popular with by running on electric power only for a reasonable range. This Asian vehicles including »» Best Personal Lease – NATIONWIDE VEHICLE CONTRACTS includes pure-electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid vehicles Nissan & Mitsubishi. The (PHEVs), and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs). With the ex- electric highway in the UK, »» Best Rental Company – THRIFTY CAR AND VAN RENTAL ception of the tiny number of FCEVs on the road, this essentially which is a network of rapid comprises any vehicle that is able to be recharged via a chargers at every service plug, and excludes conventional hybrids. station in the UK , has rap- id charging standards. 28 29

The Co-wheels car club model provides a scalable approach to the business’s travel needs GLASGOW BASED DENTAL whilst also offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional travel methods. Mark Fowler, manager of Dental Care at Home, said: “With Glasgow being such a big city, our team of five were keen to find an eco-friendly approach to travel, one that was not only con- SERVICE GIVES CAR CLUB venient but also cost-effective.

“Having driven an electric vehicle for three years myself, I’m a huge believer in making the SCHEME THE GREEN LIGHT switch to electric, and we were excited to become members of the Co-wheels car club – a model which allows flexibility, is scalable and reliable. What’s not to love? GLASGOW based Dental Care at Home has signed up as a member of Co-wheels Car Club, using its shared electric car for business travel across the city. “Using the Co-wheels car club really sets us apart as a business, and our care home residents love that we’re doing our bit to help the environment, championing a greener, forward-think- Dental Care at Home is the largest provider of dental care for care homes in Scotland, and ing approach to travel.” having outgrown its old premises, the business relocated to a new health centre in Glasgow, with a Co-wheels electric vehicle on its doorstep. Richard Falconer, director of Co-wheels, said: “Many Co-wheels members don’t want to add another car to our busy roads and would rather use a shared vehicle when they really need The business has a team of dentists and dental hygiene therapists who travel to 19 care one – and now they have the option to reduce the impact on our environment even more by homes with more than 900 residents to provide on the spot examinations and care. The team using a zero emission vehicle. use a Co-wheels Renault Zoe to get to and from appointments, with staff members also ei- ther cycling, walking, or driving an electric vehicle into work. “With our pay-as-you-go offering Co-wheels is a natural fit for Dental Care at Home to help fulfil its travel needs across Glasgow. Not only is there a designated Co-wheels bay outside the health centre, the Zoe electric car can go the distance as it has sufficient range for city centre driving. It’s really rewarding knowing that Co-wheels is an instrumental cog in the wheel for businesses in Glasgow and across the UK.” 30 THE SOUTH CAUSEY INN INTRODUCE FAST SMART EV CHARGERS FOR THEIR STAFF AND GUESTS.

The Smart Charging Stations installed are 22kW Dual Eve units and the charging stations will all be connected to the Hubsta Network – an intelligent network that connects to over 55,000 charge points worldwide. The stations can also be located using the Zap Map app.

We spoke to Susan Moiser, South Causey Owner “The South Causey Inn is always looking at ways to future proof our business and an investment into electric vehicle charge points will help to achieve this goal, with the ever increasing popularity of electric vehicles. We have already taken steps by introducing electric buggies to use as transport around the site and are constantly looking at ways to make the site more economically friendly.”

Lyndsey Hetherington, Associate Consultant for EV Charging at Elmtronics added “I was delighted to work with The South Causey Inn, it’s a place I visit regularly with friends and family, it has been great working with Susan, providing them with the support needed to install the charge point. The facility will attract new visitors and the infrastructure installed can be increased over time to occupy more staff and guest vehicles.”

The South Causey Inn is set in 100 acres of beautiful Beamish Valley countryside, South Causey Inn is perfect for casual dining, relaxing stays, weddings and corporate events, and more. Whether you’re looking to get away with the family, host an exclusive party for an upcoming celebration, or inspire your employees with a team building event, we have everything you need to make your stay perfect Customers now wishing to use the charge points with the Hubsta Network can now regis- ter with Hubsta via the Hubsta app using a smartphone or online at – www.hubsta.co.uk. 32 PEUGEOT 208E REVIEW ALL-NEW e-208

Reviewed by: seats, a 10in infotainment system and Victoria Lewis, Peugeot’s 3D i-Cockpit digital instrument Houghton-le- panel. EFFICIENT Spring. The e-208 is easy to charge, too. A CCS MOTORING WITH and Type 2 port pops open on the rear ^ The all new Peugeot 208e is quite the wing, and lets you charge up at most 0% BIK game changer for small electric cars public charging stations or at a home charge point. Charging the 208e at 7kW FOR COMPANY CAR in my opinion. This car will suit those & BUSINESS DRIVERS wanting to switch to electric but don’t will take around eight hours. The best necessarily want to shout about it. result, I feel for any electric car is to charge overnight and then top up as you One car made for diesel, petrol and go, whether this is at work or using public electric. Not only is trying to portray charging stations in and around town. BUSINESS OFFERS TO PUT YOU that electric is no different to fossil fuel You can also charge the 208e up using cars it’s also reassuring the customer a rapid charger which will add 100miles IN THE DRIVING SEAT that electric power is normal and nothing to the range in around 20 minutes (40 to worry about, driving and the look minutes at one of the more common of the vehicle are very much the same! 50kW fast chargers). Physically the car is offered the same no matter what fuels it!. In whole I was really impressed with the 208e I think it’s a great addition to the CHOOSE ELECTRIC The interior is smart and modern without small electric car range and will be very being too futuristic like some EV models, popular in today’s car market. It’s a lively WITHOUT COMPROMISE however the dash is very much tech- and stimulating drive with a decent range led. The 208e is only available in the GT of 211 miles fully charged! FROM PLUS VAT range which means as standard it come with parking assistance, adaptive cruise #vivaelectric control, alcantara trim, heated front £299 PER MONTH For 35 months on business contract hire after £1,794+VAT advance payment*

To find out more Call Mark Johnston at Sherwoods Business Centre on 07368 618 070 today 34 35 HOW DOES EV CHARGING WELCOME TO YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE WORK? CHARGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

With each higher mode As soon as the EV is fully What your maximum charging number comes greater charged, the car charger signals rate of your EV is (older Leafs charging speed options. this to the control box which then are 3.6kW max, whilst new Teslas The main modes in use disconnects power between the can use anything up to 20kW!) today are modes 2, 3 and 4. box and the car. What the household supply is capable of delivering – based on (Note that mode 1 is limited The EVSE control box is by what is already connected to the to EV converted internal regulation not allowed to be switchboard. (Most houses are combustion engine vehicles more than 300mm from the limited to 15kW in total. Subtract (i.e. diesel, petrol) and some power point in order to minimise the household usage and you get early mass manufacturer EVs. the permanently live section. This what is left to charge the EV with. Otherwise it is not used any is the reason that mode 2 EVSEs In generally, an average (single more). come with a label to not use phase) house has the options of extension leads with them. installing a 3.6kW or 7kW EVSE). Mode two: Whether you are lucky enough As mode two EVSEs are plugged to have a three phase electrical Mode two describes the use into a power point, they limit connection. Three phase of a power lead that plugs the current to a level that most connections offer the options into a power point at one end power points can deliver. They of installing 11, 20 or even 40kW and a vehicle charging plug on do this by telling the car to not EVSEs. (Again, the choice is the other end. This lead also charge at a greater rate than the limited by what the switchboard incorporates a box that is placed pre-set limit in the control box. can handle and what is already no more than 300mm from the 3 (Generally this is around 2.4kW connected). pin plug end. Electric vehicle (EV) (10A)). are an integral part of owning an Mode 4: EV. All-electric cars don’t have Mode three: a fuel tank – rather than filling Mode 4 is often referred to as your car up with gallons of fuel, In mode 3, the on/off control ‘DC fast-charge’, or just ‘fast- you simply plug your car into electronics move into a box charge’. However, given the www.hubsta.co.uk its charging station to fuel up. mounted on the wall – thereby widely varying charging rates for The average EV driver does 80 eliminating any live cabling unless mode 4 – (currently starting with percent of their car charging at the car is charging. portable 5kW units through to home. 50kW and 150kW, plus the soon Mode 3 EVSEs are often loosely to be rolled out 350 and 400kW This lead is somewhat glorified called a ‘car charger’, however standards) – there is ‘some’ with the name ‘EVSE’ (Electric the charger is the same one in confusion as to what fast-charge Vehicle Supply Equipment) – but the car as used in mode two really means. it is really nothing more than a – the wall box is nothing more power lead with an automatic on/ than the home of the on/off off function controlled by the car. electronics. In effect, mode 3 EVSEs are nothing more than a The on/off function is controlled glorified automatic power point! within the box near the 3 pin plug end, and ensures that the lead is Mode 3 EVSEs come in various only live when the car is charging. charging rate sizes. The choice MANAGE YOUR The charger that converts the AC of which one for use at home power to DC for battery charging is determined by a number of and controls the charging process factors. ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLEET is built in the car. INFRASTRUCTURE Smart driving. Eco-Friendly. IN ONE PLACE

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