Top FAQs electric driving

• What is a full electrical vehicle?

  An electric vehicle, also called an EV, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. The energy used for driving an EV is stored in the battery and the battery is charged at a charge station (at home, at the office or in public).

• What do I need to charge my electric vehicle?

  To charge your electric vehicle, you will require a recharging station, a charging cable, and a charging card.

• How many kilometres can I drive on a fully charged battery?

  A fully charged battery with a capacity of 40 kW will enable you to drive 200 to 250 kilometers. If you drive sensibly, you will achieve even more. Speed has the most effect on the amount of power drawn down from your battery, so you are advised to keep to the permitted speed limits.

  There are also other factors that may have an effect on your driving range:

  • High or low temperatures (resulting in continuous operation of the air conditioning/heating)
  • A (too) sporty driving style
  • Driving with a strong headwind
  • A fully loaded car
  • Driving uphill for a long period of time
• Does an electric vehicle require different maintenance than a vehicle with petrol or diesel?

  An electric vehicle requires less maintenance. This is due to the engine's reduced number of moving parts compared to a conventional combustion motor, which therefore leads to reduced wear. Moreover, oil changes are a thing of the past and the vehicle does not have an exhaust or gears. In addition, the brakes are less susceptible to wear thanks to the regenerative braking capacity.