CAR COMPARATOR

As well as the environmental benefits of owning an electric vehicle (EV), there are also financial advantages. The day-to-day costs in particular can be significantly lower than running a petrol or diesel equivalent.

Because of the reduced dependency on traditional fuel, electric motorists will find themselves journeying to the petrol station less – or in the case of BEVs, perhaps not at all. The main day-to-day savings when running an EV compared to a petrol or diesel car will come when topping up. Considering the varying rates of electricity and fuel around the UK and over time, the saving could be even larger. Of course, there are also maintenance costs to consider, but with fewer moving parts than combustion-engined vehicles, EVs can also offer savings in this area. EV batteries can be quite expensive to repair outside a warranty, but all DS electric cars are guaranteed 70% battery capacity for 100,000 miles or eight years.

You can plug into different rated power sockets and the vehicle will charge at the maximum rate of power available, capped by the capacity of the vehicle on board charger. 7kW is the level of power that is most commonplace and suitable for UK domestic properties installing chargepoints. Home: if you have off-street parking, we recommend you get a charging point installed. DS Automobiles have partnered with Pod Point for home charging - and your Dealer can start the process for you. Work: many workplaces already have electric vehicle charging points installed. Public: there is a vast network of publically available chargepoints across the country and many of them are completely free to use. On-Street Residential: in you don't have off-street parking at home, it is worth contacting your council to find out what they are doing in this area. Central government has funding available to local councils for them to provide charging points for residents who have to park on the street.

Because of their lower number of parts compared to conventional cars, EVs can be surprisingly reliable. Without exhausts, fuel delivery systems, oil filters or clutches, they can actually be easier to repair and maintain. Modern car batteries themselves are largely free of maintenance as they’re designed to last the lifetime of the car, or even longer. For added peace of mind, DS electric cars come with a warranty that guarantees 70% battery capacity for 100,000 miles or eight years.

DS vehicle warranties cover all models for material and manufacturing defects for three years or 60,000 miles from the first registration. The lithium-ion battery packs themselves are covered for eight years and 100,000 miles for extra peace of mind. This guarantees at least 70% charging capacity for that time, with cost-free repairs and replacements if the capacity falls below the mark. As an added benefit, roadside assistance is included as part of the package.