EV & Hybrid Specialists – Sheffield

How often you need to charge the battery very much depends on the make and model of your electric car and the battery size. Generally, most EVs can travel between about 200 and 350 miles on one charge, with some newer models going even further.

No, not at all. At Jupiter Garage EV we repair and service electric and hybrid vehicles of any age, and because we adhere to the manufacturer’s recommended specifications, if your vehicle is still under warranty, there’s no loss of warranty coverage at all. At Jupiter Garage EV, we deliver dealer-level repairs and servicing for your EV but at significantly lower prices.

Yes, just as with a standard fuel car, if your EV is three years old or older, it will need to pass an MOT test every year. The MOT test for electric cars is pretty much the same as the regular MOT but without the emissions or noise elements of the test.

Although electric cars can still be expensive to buy, once you’ve made that investment the actual running and upkeep of the vehicle should be cheaper than with a standard fuel vehicle.

A lot of people find that the easiest and most economical option is to have a charging point installed at home so that you can charge and top the battery up at your convenience. However, you can also find charging points at many public locations such as supermarket car parks, motorway service stations and public car parks. If you’re not sure where your nearest public charge point is, you should be able to locate it using the map below.