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Batteries, Range & Charging
The Three Questions we Hear Most
1. What about the battery?
Battery degradation is real, but it should not automatically be confused with battery failure. Modern battery management and thermal systems are sophisticated, and large real-world datasets show that EV batteries generally retain a substantial proportion of their original usable capacity over many years.
The independent repair industry is also developing. A fault within a high-voltage battery does not always mean replacing the entire pack; specialist diagnosis and, on suitable battery designs, component or module-level repair may be possible. Any repair must be carried out by appropriately trained EV specialists.
2. How much range do I need?
The useful question is not 'what is the longest journey I might ever make?' but 'what do I normally need the car to do?'. A customer whose normal daily driving is modest may have ample headroom in an EV with a 200-mile-plus usable range, while someone regularly travelling very long distances may reasonably prioritise a larger battery and faster charging.
3. Where will I charge?
For many owners, home charging is the simplest and often the most economical option. Public rapid charging is invaluable for long journeys but can cost considerably more. The right comparison therefore depends on how much charging you expect to do at home, at work and on the public network.
