EV CHARGER SKY

In short, there's no need to worry! Electric cars can handle extended periods of inactivity very well, even better than combustion-powered engines, in fact, whose 12V batteries can lose charge, and whose fluids and radiator hoses can become damaged.

Manufacturers warn that this can damage the battery. Running completely out of power, or 'deep discharging' as it's known, can cause the battery cells to deteriorate and reduce their performance in the long run. It's always better to top up with around 10-20% battery life left.

Electric car battery technology

This decreases the range and time needed between each journey to charge. Most manufacturers have a five to eight-year warranty on their battery. However, the current prediction is that an electric car battery will last from 10 – 20 years before they need to be replaced.

Manufacturers warn that this can damage the battery. Running completely out of power, or 'deep discharging' as it's known, can cause the battery cells to deteriorate and reduce their performance in the long run. It's always better to top up with around 10-20% battery life left.

Electric cars have some disadvantages, such as: Electric cars rely on electricity, which in some areas is mainly generated by fossil energy, which can also generate pollution, or by nuclear power.

When it comes to electric car running costs, EVs can actually be cheaper than conventional equivalents. At today's electricity prices, you can expect to pay as little as 2p per mile, whereas even the most economical driver may struggle to get anything lower than 10p per mile on a tank of petrol.

Finding charging stations can be challenging. ...

Charging can take a while. ...

The driving range is limited. ...

Initial costs are expensive. ...

Battery packs can be expensive to replace.

Yes, of course. Electric vehicles can definitely be charged in the rain as proper covering shields and protective layers are applied to the charging plugs and charging stations. That prevents any kind of sparks, current loss, water mixing or short circuit.

Can I use a normal 110 volt outlet to charge? Yes. An adapter for a 110 volt outlet (NEMA 5-15) is included as standard equipment with all new Tesla cars. This provides approximately two to four miles of range per hour of charge depending on the car.