Owning a Toyota Electric Car
If you are new to driving an electric vehicle, we can help you with what to expect when you buy your first EV.
Benefits of driving an EV
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Zero tailpipe emissions
With no emissions at the tailpipe, in comparison with conventional cars, electric cars help to contribute to a cleaner environment.
How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
In comparison to a conventional car, driving a Toyota electric car, or plug-in hybrid can save you money in running costs. Most people charge at home for every day journeys, only needing to charge elsewhere when they go on longer trips. This is convenient and can be cost efficient too, particularly when you take advantage of off-peak energy tariffs.
Our charging cost calculator can help you to estimate how much you are likely to spend.
Charging your electric vehicle
Charging an EV takes longer than fuelling a conventional vehicle, but instead of stopping at a petrol station, you can enjoy the convenience of charging at home most of the time.
You may need to charge your EV at a public charger on longer journeys, with the number of chargers across the UK increasing every month, a bit of forward planning makes this easy.
Electric vehicle range
The distance you can expect to travel in your EV before recharging, is known as range.
As with any vehicle, you need to think about when you will refuel your car, EV owners tend to charge at home and work most of the time which easily becomes a habit.
There are a number of factors which influence your range, some of which you can impact to maximise efficiency.
Tips for driving an EV
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Charge often
Most EV owners choose to charge at home the majority of the time. Although you can plug-in to a domestic 3-pin plug, the best way to do this is through a dedicated charger, which is faster, and you can enjoy benefits like scheduled charging.
Charging at home is also cheaper than public charging, particularly when you choose a dedicated EV, or off-peak energy tariff.
The MyToyota App
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EV Coaching
Learn how to get the most out of your bZ4X through coaching tips on how to drive more smoothly and efficiently to further maximise your driving range.
