Electric vehicles or EVs currently make up a small percentage of all vehicles sold around the world, but with most major automotive companies now developing electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid’s (PHEVs), the uptake of EVs is set to explode over the next 5 to 10 years. Many drivers are already considering an EV for their next vehicle purchase, but concerns about price, charging, and range anxiety is holding many people back. Fortunately, with the cost of EVs dropping, plus the benefits of low maintenance and very low running costs compared to traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, EVs are looking much more attractive to regular buyers, especially those with rooftop solar.
Battery capacity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), and electric vehicles are available with a vast range of different battery sizes, from 24kWh up to 100kWh or more. Most common EVs have a battery capacity of around 65kWh, which generally provides a driving range of about 350km, depending on the conditions and how efficiently you drive.