Electric Cars For DUMMIES: Absolutely EVerything Explained

Baffled by EVs? Rory gives us almost every piece of information you might need to know about Electric Cars. How do they charge, what is a kilowatt-hour, are there different plugs, why do they charge so slowly sometimes, should you buy a used EV? All is revealed.

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[TheComfiestChair]

We bought an EV about 4 years ago now. We had one EV and one ICE.

3 years passed. We lived with it, we used it, we did long motorway journeys. We did short journeys. We did winter journeys, we did summer journeys. We drove it 30k miles.

We saw what they were actually like.

We now have two EVs.

[billycan]

I drive about 30k miles a year and have no problem living with an EV . And if I ever change may car again, it will be for another EV for sure .

[livinagoodlife]

Rory is single handedly wiping out much of the ignorance that is out there to do with EVs. Bravo 👏

[gbatty]

Probably the most sensible and informative view of EV’s I’ve ever seen, quite unbiased and educational.
Can I add, I just pay as I go on longer trips as the savings I make during my normal driving makes up for the extra charges on these longer journeys, and at home I only charge from a granny charger when at 20%

[vmeksi]

I admit I was a petrolhead. I loved the feel of living the road while driving the car.
3 years, 150 K miles and 3 EV later: I love EVs. Practical, fun and easy to drive, cheap to run and maintain.
Would I go back to ICE?
I would put a manual, quite sporty one in my drive just to drive on sundays for good old days feel.
Thats about it!

[georgepelton]

Superb job, simply and clearly explaining all things EV. Rory presented so well, he truly is the GOAT. 

One minor "correction" would be the time to charge on a 7 kW home charger. It actually is only 5 seconds per night. 5 seconds to plug in, and you are done. No need to stop at a petrol station on the way home.

One other thing: Where did the 3.6 kW charging from a 3-pin UK plug come from? AFAIK UK plugs were found not to be good for their 13 A rating, so EV charging must be limited to 10 A. At 230 V, that would be 2.3 kW, not 3.6.

[gavinmoore]

Great video thank you! I'm already an EV convert but this sort of thing really nails a lot of the queries that people considering EV's have. And those who aren't too!

Honestly I would never go back now. On the rare occasion I drive an ICE car it just feels like there's something wrong with it! All noise and vibration and so sluggish!

[RazvanMarc]

Thank you, Autotrader, for educating the people. Very well done and accurate info. We need more media outlets like you!

[amolaksinghsunnerd]

Thanks for the video. I learned a lot. But for me it's not just about climate change. Simply reducing pollution is a significant health benefit. I recently serviced my car and seeing the old air/cabin filter made me realise how much pollution we potentially breathe.

[daveykay]

Great informative video Rory! Thnx a lot! As a driver of the Zeekr 001 Privilege I’m a big fan of EV’s. Don’t fly anymore, no more meat, no more petrol. All for the environment!

[SDrtheone]

0:10 can you tell the home owner that their gutter isn't attached.

[chrisholcombe]

Here in France there are thousands of EVs and very very few pot holes, it has more to do with road maintenace than the weight of the cars. We have a Dacia Spring and we love it and always charge at home at night using a domestic plug.

[jonfrench]

😅 i said exactly that, I will never….in stubborn resistance because i thought they were taking away something i loved. I have now de-iced and own two, and boy am i glad i did. A lot of blind rubbish on YT so thanks to Rory for his usual engaging take on things

[JunaidAli-scjz]

I wished someone made this video when I went electric!! Great inclusive guide & learnt a thing or two.

[okenechi]

As a BMW 3 series owner, I never imagined i would drive an EV. When we needed to get a second car to help with the school run, an EV seemed like the most logical option (my son's school is 16 mikes away, so we do ~65 miles daily).

We got the 2024 Tesla Model 3 and we've been blown away ever since. The tech, cost savings and performance are just unbelievable. E.g We've done 1, 250 miles in the Tesla and at 7p/kwh overnight charging only, it has cost us less than £20. Similar distance in the 3 series would have cost £180.

It's a no-brainer.

[bigtone]

I want to thank you Rory for this review of EV use, I've decided to purchase my first EV and second vehicle to my DD SRT, a Honda Prologue. can't wait to experience the EV revolution for myself.

[supernova]

I have owned multiple I.C.E. vehicles. Now I have a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, and I love it! I won't be buying another I.C.E. vehicle.

[gery]

Congrats Rory for such a honest, objective, video about EV. Without sensationalism, and myth. Telling the reality that media and Tik Tokers don't tell. Thanks so much for this informative video !!!

[SDKb]

I'm 4 years into an EV, on my second EV, and I will never go back to ICE cars.
- I've saved over £7k on fuel
- EV's are quick, easy to drive, quiet and very smooth

[alexshapley]

What an excellent video - I will be showing this to someone very elderly (my mother) as her next car will be electric (she doesn't know this yet...)