In recent posts we’ve looked at the ins and outs of charging electric vehicles, how much greener they are than internal combustion engine equivalents, and the top five EVs for charge time. But how does an electric car actually work? If you’ve ever wanted to know, this is the post for you. What are the…
Considering switching to an electric vehicle but worried about sitting at the roadside for hours while your car charges? Fear not. In recent months we’ve already looked at average charge times for electric vehicles, as well as the ins and outs of charging them with our in-depth guide on the subject. All to give you…
Charging times for electric cars can be one of the biggest blockers for anyone considering making the switch to greener, more sustainable driving. At GKL Electric we frequently get asked ‘how long does it take to charge an electric car?’ and our answer is typically ‘longer than petrol or diesel – but not as long…
The European Union has announced aggressive fleet CO2 emission reduction targets for both 2025 and 2030, with any business fleets that don’t comply potentially in for hefty sanctions. Naturally, companies with fleets are looking into going green in every way, and electric vehicles are being promoted as one of the very best ways to do…
So you’re thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) but you have questions – lots of them! Questions like: How can I charge my electric car at home? Can I charge my electric vehicle at work? How do I charge my electric car in public? Do all EVs…
So you’re weighing up the switch to an all-electric vehicle but you’re feeling a little range anxiety. That’s understandable. Fully electric cars are still relatively new in the market, and take considerably longer to recharge mid-journey than filling up a petrol or diesel car at the pumps. If you’re thinking of doing a lot of…
According to 1980s movie classic Back to the Future: Part II, we were all meant to have been zooming around the skies in flying cars circa 2015. Sadly, that ended up not being the case. But when we look ahead from now to the near future, it’s clear there are some exciting technological developments ahead…
Thinking of making the transition to electric vehicles with your fleet? It’s a complex process with a lot of things to consider! We’ve put together this post to help you with switching to electric vehicles. Why should you switch to electric vehicles? With the approaching EU-wide deadlines for reducing fleet emissions in 2025 and 2030,…
With the cost of petrol and diesel skyrocketing, electric vehicles are becoming an ever more attractive proposition for road users of all kinds. That’s especially true for business fleets, who may have to factor in fuel costs tens – or even hundreds – of company cars. But are those savings all they’re cracked up to…