Ready to switch to an electric vehicle?

With petrol and diesel coming to an end, when is a good time to upgrade to an electric car? Well we're here to help you make the right choice.

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What are electric vehicles?

The simple answer is that they are vehicles that run on electricity rather than petrol or diesel. You can currently get fully electric vehicles as well as part electric vehicles, that can do short journeys using electricity and then use petrol or diesel for longer ones. They run silent and, as an extra bonus, there's no clutch or gears so they're ideal for city driving.

There are two main types of electric vehicles:

  • Battery-electric vehicles (BEV).

  • Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV).

More on the types of electric vehicle.

Battery-electric vehicles.

These are your 100% electric cars such as the Nissan leaf or Renault Zoe.

They're charged using an external power source, for example a chargepoint at your home and have a range of approximately 100-300 miles on a single charge.

Plug-in hybrids.

Plug-in hybrids combine a battery, electric drive motor and an internal combustion engine.

This means they can drive using the engine or electric drive motor, with the motors having a range of around 50 miles.

Electric vehicles (EVs) vs petrol and diesel cars: What you need to know.

The advantages of electric vehicles.

Still trying to decide if an electric car is right for you? Here are some of the benefits of making the switch:

  • Zero emissions when driving.

  • Extremely quiet.

  • You can charge them at home.

  • May be eligible for Government support for purchasing one.

  • Qualify for the cleaner vehicle discount.

Learn more about the costs and benefits of electric vehicles.

A home EV charger with £50 off.

E.ON Next customers can enjoy a nifty discount when they install an electric vehicle charger at home. T&Cs apply.

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EV charger discount.

Support beyond your EV charger purchase.

Every EV charger we install comes with:

  • 3 year product and workmanship warranty

  • 24/7 support to help you solve any EV charging issues

  • Online charging guides at your fingertips

  • Fully trained EV support team

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Want to know about EV charger installation?

Watch our handy guide.

We’re here to walk you through what to expect during your EV home charger installation from E.ON. Including what to expect on the day, what's included, and answers to your questions.

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Choose the EV charger to suit you.

The sleek Wallbox Pulsar Max or Vestel EVO4?

Discover our range of chargers and pick the one that suits you and your EV best. They all offer:

  • £50 discount for E.ON Next customers, T&Cs apply.

  • Fast 7.4kW charging.1

  • Standard installation included.

  • 3 year warranty.

  • Schedule charging with mobile app.2

  • Voice control with mobile app.2

  • Premium matte finish.

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Wallbox EV charger

1 Fast charging devices represent 7kW to 22kW source: Residential chargepoints: minimum technical specification Report August 2023.

2 Voice activation/control and scheduled charging could be achieved using the Wallbox App. The Wallbox App is available through the Apple or Android store. IOS requires iOS 15.0 or later and Android requires Android 8 or later. Geographic and eligibility restrictions apply.

Next Drive - our electric vehicle tariff.

Designed around you, your electric vehicle and the open road. Buckle up!

  • Enjoy our cheap overnight charging price.3

  • Manage everything through our app.

  • 100% renewable electricity.4

More on Next Drive
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3 Lower-priced electricity 6.7p/kWh when you charge between 12am and 7am.

4 Next Drive electricity backed by 100% renewable sources, E.ON's renewable generation assets, agreements with UK generators and the purchase of renewable electricity certificates. The electricity supplied to your home comes from the National Grid. Smart meter required. Exit fees and T&Cs apply.

Get support buying your electric vehicle.

Found your perfect electric car but not sure you can afford it? The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) can provide grants to reduce the costs of plug-in vehicles and electric charging points.

Their electric vehicle grants include support for cars, vans, motorcycles and moped and the grant is automatically deducted from the retail price when the vehicle is purchased. So no extra paperwork.

You can also get grants of up to £350 towards the cost of installing an EV charger at your home.

To make things easier, E.ON will even apply for the grant on your behalf.

6 As an E.ON Next customer, you could get a one year’s subscription to Zoom EV. By registering you give consent for your details to be shared with Zoom EV and for Zoom EV to contact you regarding this offer. Zoom EV is a third party vendor and will not share your information with other third parties.

Want to charge your electric car quickly when you're out and about?

See how to find and use ultra fast charging stations to get your car fully charged in no time at all.

Find out about ultra fast charging.

5 All prices include VAT. Additional parking fees apply depending on the station operator. The price that is displayed in the app before the loading process begins always applies. Additional parking fees apply in the flexible charging and E.ON Drive tariffs if the respective charging station operator charges a parking fee. The respective maximum charging time and the costs if the maximum charging time is exceeded are displayed to you in the E.ON Drive Comfort app before the respective charging process is initiated.

Confused about electric vehicle charging?

Our EV guides will help you with home charging, public charging and what types of connectors you need.

Check out our EV guides.

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