Ans. An electric vehicle runs on electricity. EV’s have an electric motor so there is no engine, which means it does not require petrol or diesel. You are able to charge electric vehicle at home or at public car charging point.

Ans. Of course yes, you can charge your EV at home which very cost effective and efficient , generally home chargers are slow chargers , you may have to charge overnight at home. You need to install home charging wall unit at home, which is not very expensive.

Ans. The battery life of an EV will depend on how you drive and how you charge also on the make and model of the vehicle. Most manufacturers offer long term (4-5 years) warranty for their EV batteries.

Ans. This will depend on the size of your battery and the charger you use.

1. Slow chargers (up to 3Kw) Best for overnight charging as these can take typically between six to 12 hours.
2. Fast chargers (7Kw to 22Kw) Usually take between three to four hours to charge.
3. Rapid Chargers (43Kw to 50Kw) These can charge an EV to 80%  in around 30 minutes.

Ans. Electric cars are cheaper to maintain, because there is no oil to change, no engine to  maintain. Unlike petrol and diesel vehicles, electric vehicles have fewer moving parts. It means much lower maintenance costs.

Ans. Manufacturers have already built in precautions so you cannot overcharge, over-discharge, or over heat your electric vehicle.

Ans. Electric cars deliver full torque right away giving them better acceleration than gas cars. Electric cars have no problem maintaining speeds upwards of 150 km/h. Electric cars deliver a smooth ride and are completely silent when running.

Ans. Most of your charging takes place at home over night . If you need to charge while on the road, India has over 20000 public charging stations, many of which are DC-Quick chargers that will fully recharge your battery from empty to full in 30-45 minutes. Also government has very aggressive plans to install 1 lakh charging stations soon.www.Elctrik.com soon will have the list of all the public charging stations available in India