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How Important Is It To Have A Heat Pump In An EV?

We get lots of enquiries from customers who are looking specifically for EV models that have a heat pump based heating system fitted, with many people believing that this is a critical factor when choosing the right electric car for them.There are many factors to consider when deciding on the right EV for you (condition, colour, battery health, trim levels and spec,) so in this article we would like to explore how important having a heat pump in your EV actually is.

Warranty Wise EV Warranty Provided

We’ve carefully selected Warrantywise as our EV warranty partner, as they provide a very comprehensive specialts EV warranty, which offers great coverage and is backed by tgheir great reputation as a quality warranty provider.

EV Servicing and Manufacturers Warranties – How important are they?

Lots of consumers are keen to buy EVs with a full main dealer service history, just like traditional ICE cars, but is it really that important. In this article we explore whether it is really necessary to service your EV, and what sort of value should be placed on a used EV having a full main dealer service history in order to maintain a manufacturers warranty. And the answer is it is not as important as some people think.

How To Maximise EV Driving Range

How you drive your EV is the most important factor in range maximization and hopefully this article will help you get the most from your EV when you need it to have the longest range possible.

EV vs ICE Cost Savings Calculator

Use our fuel savings calculator to compare the cost of charging your EV to the cost of filling a petrol or diesel car, and see how much you can save by going electric.

Top 5 Best Used EVs For Under £5k

Unlike typical motoring journalists, at Drive Green, we don’t just have an EV for a few days, after which we are expected to pass judgment and present an informed review to consumers. We live with these cars all the time and understand them in much greater detail from our years with them. We also uniquely understand them from the point of view of our thousands of customers. This is especially true of these older EVs as we have lived with them since the business began in 2017. This is our list of top 5 best used EV buys under £5k.

Top 10 Used EV Best Buys Under £20k

Home Charge Point Installation Made Simple

Now, you can buy a market-leading smart charge point with your EV from Drive Green. The charge point will be ready for you in the boot of your car when you collect it or have it delivered. Just scan the QR code on the box to book your installation through our portal—it's that simple. Getting a home charge point installed has never been easier.

EV Charging – The Basics

Our step by step EV charging guide will take you through the basics of how to keep your car charged. When considering an electric car, charging can seem confusing or challenging. In this guide, we will demonstrate how simple it is to keep your EV full of power.

EV Connectors

The first thing you need to know regarding charging your car is your car’s charging connection. Most EV’s have 2 charging connections – one for rapid charging and one for the slower rate fast charging.

Charging At Home

We recommend that EV drivers consider installing a fast method of charging at home if budget and location allow. However, if you are able to leave your car on charge every night you may find slower charging with a standard plug to be perfectly manageable. This is also the perfect means to charge when you are visiting friends.

Drive Green Mobile EV Servicing

To make servicing and maintaining your EV as simple and convenient as possible, Drive Green offers its own specialist and mobile EV servicing service.

Charge Without Off-Street Parking

If you can't charge at home because you don't have off-street parking, you will need to identify the public charging options that are available to you conveniently, and that suits your lifestyle best. You will need to use the massive UK public charging network, and can look at all charge points both Fast and Rapid as potential charging options for you.

UK EV Public Charging Network

You will most likely find that almost all of your charging will take place at home or at work. However, when you go further afield you may need to use the UK’s public charging network.

Charging at Work

Many employees find that their employer is very cooperative when it comes to charging at work. Standard three-pin sockets are often accessible and able to fully recharge an EV during a standard workday.

Smart Charging – How to Charge your EV for less

Whilst it is still much cheaper than petrol or diesel, to charge an EV at home at the standard electricity rate, you can save even more by switching to an EV or smart tariff, which will give you a greatly reduced electricity rate for charging your EV and at certain times of day.

Renewable Energy Charging

By moving to an electric car you have already taken a very positive step towards a greener low carbon lifestyle and protecting the environment. Even using conventional fossil-fuel generated grid to power your carbon emissions are vastly reduced.

Home Charge Points

Most electric car charging happens at home. Whilst it is possible to keep your car charged up with a standard household plug, it is not quick, convenient, or in some cases not as safe. A dedicated electric car charge-point at your house will typically allow you to charge quicker, safer, and easier.

Indra Charging

We are thrilled to be partnering with Indra as one of our go to charging point providers. Indra was founded in 2013 on a mission to create the smartest way to power Electric Vehicles.

EGG – EV Charging

Egg are a leading national Solar PV, Battery Storage and EV Charge Point installer, and they are our goto provider for our unique EV accompanying combined Solar, Battery Storage, and Home Charge Point packages. If you are looking for a pay monthly home charge point plan, then Egg have got you covered.

MyEnergi – Zappi

Building the modern eco-home usually begins with finding the right EV charger. Save money and charge your EV up when energy prices are down and customize charging to fit your lifestyle, whether that’s fast charging from the grid or using 100% renewable energy for those with solar.

Andersen Charging

We are delighted to announce that Drive Green are now partnered with Andersen. Andersen are passionate about driving electric. There’s so much more to the experience than the satisfaction of an ethical choice.

EO Charging

We are delighted to be partnered up with EO charging as one of our go to charging point providers, EO Charging design and manufacture electric vehicle charging stations and cloud-based charge-point management software for fleets, homes and destinations.

EVEC Charging

Drive Green are delighted to be partnering with evec. evec is breaking down the barrier to electric vehicle ownership, they offer affordable electric and hybrid car chargers that don’t compromise performance.

Top 8 Best Used EVs For Under £10k

How To Look After Your EV’s Battery Health

Maintaining your electric vehicle (EV) battery health is key to maximizing its lifespan and performance. Here are the best practices for charging your EV to preserve battery health:

Solar, Storage and Smart EV Charger Packages

In a bid to make renewables ownership easier and more affordable for our customers, Drive Green now offer high quality EV Charger plus Solar PV and battery storage systems as an easy combined package to accompany your EV.

EGG – Solar & Storage

Egg are a leading national Solar PV, Battery Storage and EV Charge Point installer, and they are our goto provider for our Solar, Battery Storage, and Home Charge Point packages. If you are looking for an monthly home solar PV and storage plan, then Egg have got you covered. As a Drive Green customer you also can get £500 off the cost of your installation.

Sustainable Initiative Award Winner – AutoTrader

Drive Green has been presented the Sustainability Initiative award at the national Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2023.

Used EV Finance

Find out more about the finance option we can provide to purchase a used EV. It's easy and we will help you all the way to ensure you find the best deal that suits you.

Specialist Electric Car Extended Warranty

If your vehicle goes wrong it’s inconvenient, aggravating and potentially costly. The Customer Protect Electric Vehicle Warranty helps to ease the stress and minimise the strain on your wallet.

Breakdown Cover

APG Assist is a dynamic emergency assistance service designed by experts to suit you. APG Assist administered on our behalf by Call Assist, operates a 24 hour, 365 days-a-year service for you to contact should your vehicle experience a Breakdown.

Shine Protect – Minor Cosmetic Repair Plan

Drive Green is now an official Shine! Protect provider, and as a result you can now choose to a Cosmetic Maintenance Plan your EV purchase. Maintain the cosmetic appearance of your EV – without compromising your no claims bonus.

Vehicle Protection Treatments

Drive Green is now an official GardX Protection Treatments provider, and as a result you can now choose to add both exterior and interior protection treatments to your car, that will be professionally applied before you collect your car.

Public Charging Networks – How to use them

5 Reasons You Should Have an Electric Car

Electric cars are taking the modern car market with a storm. You are probably wondering if an electric car is the right type of vehicle for you. As technology advances, more electric cars are gaining pace and improving by the day.

12 Reasons to go electric – All you need to know

There are plenty of reason to switch to driving a greener Electric Car, and in the last few years we have seen an incredible increase in EV ownership, with this growth predicted to exponentially increase. If you are trying to adopt a greener lifestyle, then an EV should be in the mix.

A third aim to switch to Electric for next car

The results of a recent AA survey were released this week and show the pace of change towards EV driving over the coming years will be quite dramatic. 41% of AA members own diesel cars but when asked if their next car will be diesel this drops 60% to just 16%.

How to Choose Your First Electric Car

While electric vehicles (EVs) might seem futuristic, they are becoming more frequent on the roads each day. However, some drivers are still on the fence about making the switch because they aren’t familiar with all that is involved during the transition.

The Economic and Environmental Benefits of an EV

You might be considering whether or not the time is right to buy an electric vehicle (EV). In fact, soon, you may not have many choices outside of EVs as EPA regulations make it increasingly difficult for automotive manufacturers to meet the ever-tightening emission standards.

How to Extend the Life of Your Electric Car

Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly growing in popularity. With the modern increases in battery power, EVs are starting to become superior options to their mechanical ancestors; that’s why they’re starting to pop up in the mainstream.

The Ultimate Guide to Charging Your EV in the UK

Whether you’re doing your research before buying your first electric vehicle, are a new owner of an EV, or even if you’ve had an electric car for a while, you may have questions about charging your EV. That’s why we’ve put together this Ultimate Guide to Charging Your EV.

Goodwood Festival of Speed – Impressive EV Display

Goodwood Festival of Speed is an iconic motoring event that many drivers schedule into their diary every year. But where does Drive Green fit in? Well, this year there has been a huge shift towards the electric vehicle market.

Driving Home (sustainably & cost effectively) for Christmas!

Millions of Brits will be taking the advice of the popular Christmas song and ‘Driving Home for Christmas’. But those with an EV can potentially reduce their costs and carbon footprint.

Electric Vans – Could they work for your business?

We think Electric cars and vans are great (as do our many clients), and not just from a Green driving point of view, but also from a cost saving and driving experience point of view as well. We can give expert and non-brand biased advice, to help pair you up with the electric van options that suit your businesses requirements.

12 Green Ideas For The Modern Household

Industry and agriculture are responsible for a large amount of pollution problems. However 30% of carbon emissions are produced from our homes. There is a lot we can do as families and households to make our homes and lifestyles greener.

Using Solar Energy to Power your Car

Driving an Electric Car is about driving greener, with a lower carbon footprint and lower financial running costs. In our opinion, EVs deserve their place alongside all the other green technologies. They offer us an incredible opportunity to decrease our carbon emissions.

Remote App Controls – It’s Always Sunny in an EV

There is nothing that brings me more satisfaction than coming out to a de-iced, pre-warmed car on a winters morning. Whilst my neighbours are outside chipping, scraping and generally complaining; I’m turning the heating on over a bowl of cornflakes.

Battery Storage Face-Off – Tesla vs the LG

There are many battery storage products that have entered the market over the last 12-18 months. However, there are 2 systems that stand out from the crowd, in terms of quality, rock-solid warranty, and predicted very long-term life expectancy.

Getting An EV Charge Point In Your Street

There are a large number of companies that are working to create low-cost charging amenities by installing charge points. The local council have to work alongside them to make the reality of a network of charging points everywhere in the country.

Electric Cars have undeniably lower running costs

One of the key benefits of electric car driving over traditional combustion engine vehicles is their undeniably much lower running costs. Running cost of an EV cab be less than 10% of its petrol counterpart! Saving the typical driver almost £2000 in costs pa.

8 Easy Zero Waste Swaps

Everyone is trying to reduce their plastic use so we have come up with our favourite and easiest ways to make your everyday single-use items more eco friendly. Here are 8 tips on adopting a more zero waste lifestyle, from reusable coffee cups to chewing gum!

Post-Corona Part 1: Environment and Ecology

Coronavirus will lead to a societal obsession with an existential threat. The risk of human extinction will saturate the news, movies, science, social media, finance and everyday conversation. Our attitude towards existential threats will change dramatically over the next 10 years.

Sustainable Transportation for the Future

The way we use our vehicles, and collect the resources required to power them, is changing. As time goes on the way in which we produce and consume energy to power our transportation systems around the world is becoming more interlinked than ever before.

Get a Smart Home Charger and Build a Smarter Future

There is no denying that the number of electric vehicles on our roads is going to dramatically increase over the next 5-10 years. There are countless benefits to this, however one thing that has been of concern to some people is the increased electrical demand on the National Grid.

10 ways to make your home greener

Solar PV is now the most well established of all the green technologies. The cost of equipment is now highly affordable due to the economies of scale of mass production. Every home can benefit from a solar PV system, as every home uses electricity.

Does off-grid living provide a low carbon lifestyle?

Off-grid living and off grid homes could present the example to follow for the future, as they are properties that run entirely on renewable and carbon neutral energy. Their rural locations and space mean that a large portion of food is grown at home.

eo Mini Home Charger Review

As we spend more time promoting electric cars, we find our friends and family become drawn to the benefits of green transport. I find that everyone around me wants an electric car now! Naturally, when it came time to replace my mum’s car, she went for an EV.

The Green Things We Do

We think that Drive Green offers a great example and case study as to how businesses can approach making themselves greener and so I would like to go through the many things we have done at Drive green to reduce our carbon footprint and to promote the sustainable living.

Our Mission

Our mission is to encourage the use of Electric Cars and Vehicles (EVs) as part of a combined programme of green technology measures. We, not just an online outlet, we have a forcourt full of new and used EVs.

Drive Green Awards

We are proud to showcase the array of prestigious awards that adorn our mantle, each one symbolising another milestone in our journey for a greener future.

The Drive Green Eco Build Cabin

The Rockaway Park team of super talented, artists, fabricators and carpenters, have built the most fantastic bespoke cabin designed to be both the Drive Green offices as well as our green technology showroom and advice centre.

Can Green Measures Save Your Business Money?

Whilst there are definitely green steps that will cost a business more, on reflection, most of the things we have done at Drive Green, and the measures we have in place are actually saving us money.

The Carbon Literacy Project

At Drive Green we have be advocates of the Carbon Literacy Project for a number of years now – huge fans of the work this charity is doing in order to help build awareness of climate change, and to encourage individual actions to help reduce our carbon impact.

The Drive Green Solar Edge Car Port

We are thrilled to be the UK test site for the Solar Edge combined inverter and charge point. The uniqueness of our site combining the UK’s largest EV dealership with our not for profit green technology advice has made our site the perfect location to trial this brand new device.

De-Carbonizing Motor Trade Deliveries – A Drive Green Study

At Drive Green we are always trying to do everything we can to reduce our carbon impact, as well as trying to set green examples for the rest of the motor trade to follow. As a result to we have tried to reduce the number of vehicles delivered by diesel car transporters. and over the last 6 months, we have undertaken a study to try and see if there is another practical way of managing our deliveries, without the need of diesel fuel, and to see what the operational and financial implications of using alternative delivery methods are, as well as the carbon savings achieved. The results in just the first 6 months of this project have been surprisingly successful in terms of both carbon and cost savings, hopefully proving to the rest of the motor trade that it is possible to greatly reduce the carbon impact of your car deliveries.

Carbon Literacy Case Study Of Our Recent Sustainability Efforts and Measures

We were first introduced to the Carbon Literacy project in 2021, as a part of a focus group with Autotrader when they were helping to put together the Automotive toolkit, who valued our input due to our existing work towards sustainability.

Ecologi

Despite our best efforts there are still elements of our business we can't control that contribute to our carbon footprint. Where this occurs we achieve our carbon neutrality via carbon offsetting and using Ecologi to plant trees on our behalf.

Remote Buying – What to Expect

We achieve our high level of remote purchase customer satisfaction by being as thorough, honest, and transparent as possible, so you know exactly what to expect when your car arrives. We make sure that there are no surprises for you, and you are totally thrilled by your new car.

Remote Buying – How Does It Work

We have a very well-practised remote sale and delivery service, which means you can buy your used electric car entirely online and complete your purchase from the comfort of your home. Your car will then be delivered to you, whilst at the same time as having our complete backup and support bother before, during and after your remote purchase.

Driving An EV

At Drive Green, we love driving electric cars. There are many differences that make the EV driving experience an improvement on the conventional car. If you want to know how an EV drives the best thing you can do is take one for a test drive

Battery FAQ

Batteries can be thought of as the heart of your EV. They define how far you can go and how long it will take to recharge. Our FAQs below should answer some of the most common questions.

Battery SOH Certificates

We are delighted to now be offering a Battery SOH certificate for every EV sold from our forecourt. Drive Green were the very first UK EV company to start using a battery test system to certify battery health on all our electric vehicles.

Electric Car Myths and Misconceptions

Despite an increasing amount of recent media coverage, there is still a great deal of consumer ignorance, and some recurring Myths and Misconceptions surrounding Electric Cars. We are here to address these common misconceptions!

Fuel and Servicing Costs

At Drive Green, we believe that electric cars are a very important part of protecting the future of our planet. We often talk about the ways in which EVs can reduce the consumption of scarce resources and decrease pollution, but we don’t talk a lot about the money side.

2023/4 Battery Health Study

Concerns about the longevity of EV batteries persist among potential owners due to widespread misinformation and a lack of transparency from manufacturers. To address this, Drive Green is conducting a transparent battery health study to provide consumers with essential data and alleviate worries about EV battery lifespan.

Extended Battery Warranties

We are now able to offer extended EV battery warranties to help reassure customers who are concerned about the long-term battery health of their used EV.

Why Buy Your Used EV From Drive Green

We know how frustrating it can be trying to buy an electric car from a traditional used car dealer. There are a lot of questions that you want to be answered. And you cannot be confident that the seller really knows what they’re talking about. At Drive Green, we genuinely are the electric cars specialists. When it comes to knowledge and experience with electric cars there is no one better to come to for honest, impartial advice and technical expertise.

Servicing and Maintenance

Whilst Electric cars are fundamentally much simpler and more reliable machines than traditional combustion engine vehicles, it is still important that they are properly maintained and regularly checked as per the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Warranty FAQs

We offer a variety of specialist EV warranties to ensure you have piece of mind from the maximum cover for as long as you need it. We also offer monthly payment packages for extra affordability.

EVs vs Hybrids

When moving from driving a petrol/diesel car to some it may seem like a hybrid is the best choice for you – a middle ground compromise or less of a complete change. On some occasions, this may be the case, however more often a fully electric car will be most suitable for you.

Why Buy From Drive Green

At Drive Green, we genuinely are the electric cars specialist. When it comes to knowledge and experience with electric cars there is no one better to come to for honest advice and technical expertise. We provide the very best service in the industry and care for all our cars and the clients who become their owners.

Drive Green New EV Package

Unlike other new car providers, we can offer you not only a great deal but also all the help and support you need to not only choose the right car for you but to make sure you know everything you need to know in order to make your move to electric driving as easy and enjoyable as possible.

The New Car Buying Process

When you have decided on the vehicle you would like to lease, the next step is to complete a finance application. This will be used to open a credit line with the right finance for the particular electric car you have chosen. The finance company can take up to 2 to 3 days to process your application, although our advisors will endeavour to get a decision for you within a few hours if possible.

PCH Personal Contract Hire Finance

New electric cars from Drive Green are available on PCH Personal Contract Hire finance agreements in both 2, 3 and 4-year terms, with either 3 or 6 months deposit. Your advisor will be able to guide you through your choices while completing your finance application.

How to start making your business more sustainable.

Operating a more sustainable business is becoming ever more critical, for both the environment and for businesses commercially. Based on our experiences at Drive Green as well as my experience advising other companies on sustainability, here are our tips on how to start your process of making your business greener.

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