Battery Capacity (kWh)
Measured in kilowatt-hours, this indicates how much electric energy the car’s battery can store. A higher kWh usually means a longer driving range. For example, a 40 kWh battery can store twice as much energy as a 20 kWh one.
Charging Point / Charge Station
A location where you plug in your EV to recharge the battery. These can be at home, workplaces, or public locations like supermarkets and motorway services.
DC Fast Charging
A method of charging that delivers direct current (DC) at high power, allowing rapid recharge times. Some fast chargers can charge an EV battery from 20% to 80% in about 30 minutes.
Range
The maximum distance an EV can travel on a full battery charge. Range varies based on battery size, driving conditions, and driving style.
Regenerative Braking
A technology that recovers energy when you brake, converting it back into battery power to extend driving range.
State of Health (SoH)
A measure of battery condition expressed as a percentage. 100% means the battery is as good as new; lower percentages indicate capacity loss due to wear.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
The full cost of owning a vehicle over a period, including purchase price, fuel or electricity, maintenance, insurance, taxes, and depreciation.
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
Software updates delivered wirelessly to the car, improving features, safety, or performance without visiting a dealer.
Warranty
A guarantee provided by the manufacturer covering certain repairs or replacements within a time or mileage limit. For EVs, battery warranties often last 8 years or 100,000 miles.
Home Charger
An electric socket or charging unit installed at your residence for convenient overnight charging of your EV.
Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)
A regulated area in some UK cities where vehicles must meet strict emissions standards or pay a daily charge to drive inside the zone.
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