FAQ
FAQ
'EV' stands for electric vehicle. EVs are plug-in vehicles powered at least partly by electricity. This includes battery electric vehicles, (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Electric vehicles are, in fact, generally quicker than their gasoline-powered counterparts. That’s because an electric motor generates 100% of its available torque instantly.
Actually, EVs cost less to keep running than fuel-powered vehicles. EVs don’t require regular oil changes or tune-ups, and there are far fewer moving parts to eventually fail and need replacing. EVs use a simple one-speed transmission and avoid using items like spark plugs, valves, fuel tank, muffler/tailpipe, distributor, starter, clutch, drive belts, hoses, and a catalytic converter.
The range is influenced by various factors such as driving style, comfort functions, aerodynamic and road conditions. The most important factor is your driving style. An environmentally aware and predictive driving style promotes the recuperation of braking energy and therefore increases the range. You can also reduce the intensity of comfort functions such as air conditioning and heating.
Your EV can be conveniently charged in various everyday situations. You can purchase charging equipment for use at home or use charging stations at your dealer. You can also use public charging points across the island- ATL Automotive has a complimentary charging station at the AC Hotel Kingston and will be implementing additional charges at the Oxford Road and Bogue showrooms. Additionally, there are third party charging stations provided by JPS and Evergo throughout the island in convenient locations such as Kingston, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Savanna-La-Mar and Mandeville.
For further information about charging your EV at a public charging point, you can visit our partner page or contact JPS and Evergo for additional details.
No. You do not always have to fully charge the high-voltage battery of your EV. Partial charging of your EV does not cause capacity loss (memory effect) and does not reduce the service life of the high-voltage battery.
No Air Pollution - An electric vehicle does not pollute because it does not need fuel. These vehicles work as a result of the conversion of electricity into energy. A point very much in favour if we consider the big problems pollution is causing us these days. For a vehicle to move, it must acquire energy from a source and, with the motor, transform it into kinetic energy. This causes the wheels to turn and the vehicle to accelerate. The CO2 emissions depend on the type of energy consumed. Therefore, we can distinguish between conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles. A conventional vehicle uses the energy stored in a fossil fuel released through the combustion in the interior of a traditional engine. These fossil fuels primarily derive from petroleum, i.e., gasoline and diesel, or biofuel. CO2 emissions are produced by fuel burning and are e-xpulsed through the muffler. The amount emitted, if we bear in mind only the vehicle type -not the driving style- depends on the amount of energy needed to move it and the motor’s efficiency. The energy required depends on the vehicle’s weight and its power. More power and weight mean more fuel consumption and more significant CO2 emissions.
Does not produce noise pollution - Pollution is not just atmospheric. Vehicles also cause noise pollution. The electric car is so silent that you cannot tell if it is on. In an electric vehicle, you can enjoy a conversation without having to raise your voice or listen to music at a regular volume.
Savings in Maintenance - The motor maintenance cost generated by a diesel or gasoline-powered vehicle is relatively high. However, with an electric car, we can save money. This is because the electric motor is much more compact and reliable when compared to traditional motors. In general, electric cars only needed to be serviced once a year while combustion engine cars, must be serviced in intervals, ideally no less than twice a year.
More space - Available space in an electric vehicle is superior to a traditional one due to the absence of a gearbox and a compact engine. Most of the space in an electric car is devoted to convenience. Thus, we end up with a compact vehicle, making it easier to find parking in the city while having more interior space.
Higher efficiency - An electric vehicle is much more efficient than a traditional one. Its efficiency is approximately 90%, while a traditional car is 30%. In other words, an electric vehicle uses less energy to engage in the same effort.
Does not produce noise pollution - Pollution is not just atmospheric. Vehicles also cause noise pollution. The electric car is so silent that you cannot tell if it is on. In an electric vehicle, you can enjoy a conversation without having to raise your voice or listen to music at a regular volume.
Savings in Maintenance - The motor maintenance cost generated by a diesel or gasoline-powered vehicle is relatively high. However, with an electric car, we can save money. This is because the electric motor is much more compact and reliable when compared to traditional motors. In general, electric cars only needed to be serviced once a year while combustion engine cars, must be serviced in intervals, ideally no less than twice a year.
More space - Available space in an electric vehicle is superior to a traditional one due to the absence of a gearbox and a compact engine. Most of the space in an electric car is devoted to convenience. Thus, we end up with a compact vehicle, making it easier to find parking in the city while having more interior space.
Higher efficiency - An electric vehicle is much more efficient than a traditional one. Its efficiency is approximately 90%, while a traditional car is 30%. In other words, an electric vehicle uses less energy to engage in the same effort.
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