The Electric Car Scheme Blog

The Marketing Team at The Electric Car Scheme has been honoured with nominations for two UK Digital Growth awards: B2B Website of the Year and Internal Marketing Team of the Year. This recognition is a testament to our hard work and dedication - we are thrilled to be nominated!

In this blog, we will aim to dispel the myth that electric cars break down more than petrol cars, explore where this has come from and explain how servicing and maintenance work with an electric car compared to petrol or diesel cars.

Hear from Kerri, one of our Customer Operations Specialists at The Electric Car Scheme. She recently decided to switch to a used electric car using The Electric Car Scheme. Here’s how she found the experience.

The UK achieved a significant milestone in January, marking the registration of its one-millionth electric vehicle! Dive into our latest blog to learn more.

Explore the latest in automotive with the release of the 2024 registration plate, featuring the now available 24-number plate. Find all the essential details in our blog.

The Electric Car Scheme’s new research explores how many Brits understand what EV dashboard lights mean, and where knowledge gaps are.

In this post, we explore the reasons why electric cars are often more expensive than their petrol and diesel counterparts.

Curious about electric cars? Learn how they work, from batteries and motors, benefits, debunking myths, and prospects in our guide

This post examines the rapid uptake of EVs worldwide, spotlighting effective government policies and societal factors influencing the pace of adoption.

Read as we explain transmission systems on electric vehicles and aim to answer the question: are all electric cars automatic? And are there any exceptions?

While 2035 may seem distant, the deadline for manufacturers to cease sales of petrol and diesel cars, shifting exclusively to electric vehicles draws, nearer. In this post, we will be answering the question: what will happen to petrol cars after 2035? We will also consider what the future may look like and how people can make the transition as easy as possible.

As more people embrace electric cars, insurance costs for them are going up. Learn why insuring electric cars is becoming expensive.

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular with more drivers switching from petrol and diesel cars to a greener alternative. But there are other benefits to driving an electric car besides the environmental impact and reducing the high carbon emissions.

With the average range of an electric car being 212 miles, it can get you from A to B. But how long does it take to charge an electric car?

Recently, the world of transportation has experienced the start of the electric revolution. Sparked by concerns of poor air quality, climate change and the need for sustainable solutions, the demand for electric cars has gained momentum.

Sometimes hearing people talk about EVs can feel like they are speaking Kling-on. So, in this blog, we have put together all the terms to help you translate ‘electric car language’.

The production of electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrids increased by 72.2% in the last month. But is now the right time to switch to an electric car?

Since 2021, electric cars have had an impressive year-on-year increase of around 80%! So, with more people making the switch to an all-electric alternative to petrol and diesel cars, you may be wondering…

Are electric cars really greener?

Steph is now one month into her electric car subscription and she says “it’s been so easy! We honestly couldn’t imagine going back to owning our own petrol car”.

So what’s it been like? Find out in part 2 of her adventure

We know that making the switch to an electric car comes with a lot of questions - and many of the answers are not always easy to find. One of our team, Steph, has been going through the same experience and so will be sharing her journey in a series of blog posts.