{
    "componentChunkName": "component---src-templates-blog-js",
    "path": "/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/top-affordable-electric-cars",
    "result": {"data":{"story":{"content":"{\"seo\":{\"_uid\":\"78c2948f-920c-454f-956b-d70b095b6010\",\"title\":\"Our top pick affordable Electric cars | 50five\",\"plugin\":\"seo_metatags\",\"og_image\":\"\",\"og_title\":\"\",\"description\":\"As electric cars become more popular, we take a look at the best affordable EVs currently available to purchase.\",\"twitter_image\":\"\",\"twitter_title\":\"\",\"og_description\":\"\",\"twitter_description\":\"\"},\"_uid\":\"2b7a555a-8489-4018-875b-d9f721684ca0\",\"image\":{\"id\":2130861,\"alt\":\"Cheapest electric cars\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/093fa169ba/cheapest_electric_cars.jpeg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"title\":\"Our top picks for affordable electric cars\",\"author\":{\"name\":\"Robin\",\"created_at\":\"2021-04-09T07:07:45.239Z\",\"published_at\":\"2022-05-10T13:54:09.668Z\",\"updated_at\":\"2022-05-10T13:54:09.694Z\",\"id\":44926245,\"uuid\":\"326b2e4f-f4de-4e34-8d16-61a7ee38c244\",\"content\":{\"seo\":{\"_uid\":\"da095bb1-3acb-4791-9f99-108991f67b9b\",\"title\":\"Robin | Content Specialist\",\"plugin\":\"seo_metatags\",\"og_image\":\"\",\"og_title\":\"\",\"description\":\"Writes blogs about e-mobility and climate solutions for 50five.\",\"twitter_image\":\"\",\"twitter_title\":\"\",\"og_description\":\"\",\"twitter_description\":\"\"},\"_uid\":\"986fa074-3ecd-42fc-8641-5d8cb3ef1ca2\",\"name\":\"Robin\",\"avatar\":{\"id\":2130358,\"alt\":\"robin\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/2178x2870/4b0dfb6d1c/robin.jpg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"component\":\"author\",\"occupation\":\"Content Specialist\",\"description\":\"Writes blogs about e-mobility and climate solutions for 50five.\"},\"slug\":\"robin\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/author/robin\",\"sort_by_date\":null,\"position\":-90,\"tag_list\":[],\"is_startpage\":false,\"parent_id\":41803791,\"meta_data\":null,\"group_id\":\"866597f3-5b35-4f38-aff8-727c34cdd392\",\"first_published_at\":\"2022-05-10T13:54:09.668Z\",\"release_id\":null,\"lang\":\"default\",\"path\":null,\"alternates\":[],\"default_full_slug\":null,\"translated_slugs\":null,\"_stopResolving\":true},\"content\":[{\"_uid\":\"64580acd-4a4a-4f69-a835-71862b0a8a34\",\"align\":\"default\",\"children\":[{\"_uid\":\"72e40b5b-1c56-408d-aa0a-ec54db7eb77a\",\"link\":{\"id\":\"4f0fd6dc-613a-4f20-8cda-6954f722b8e7\",\"url\":\"\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"fieldtype\":\"multilink\",\"cached_url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-selection-tool\"},\"type\":\"button\",\"title\":\"Get a quote\",\"preset\":\"\",\"target\":\"_self\",\"variant\":\"primary\",\"component\":\"button\",\"icon_size\":\"default\",\"icon_type\":\"default\",\"icon_color\":\"default\",\"icon_spacing\":\"default\",\"icon_variant\":\"default\",\"icon_position\":\"left\"}],\"component\":\"button-group\",\"orientation\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"db71814e-9baa-4703-ae01-3cd829fa253e\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"costs to run an electric car\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car\",\"uuid\":\"0820914e-3027-4804-a9ed-502e6032d0f3\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"How much does it cost to charge an electric car?\",\"id\":44734775,\"uuid\":\"0820914e-3027-4804-a9ed-502e6032d0f3\",\"slug\":\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\" are way less than those of regular cars, which is a huge bonus. Depending on the type of car and size of the battery, a single charge can last you 100 to 300 miles. These cars are rechargeable at your selected electric charging stations at work or at \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"home\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/home-charging-station\",\"uuid\":\"e5e85b3c-f3ef-4f41-bbed-b10d57b1980a\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"Home charging station\",\"id\":43379668,\"uuid\":\"e5e85b3c-f3ef-4f41-bbed-b10d57b1980a\",\"slug\":\"home-charging-station\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/home-charging-station\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/home-charging-station\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\". Below we look at the most affordable fully Electric Vehicles you can choose from today. It is important to note that when purchasing a new EV in the UK, they are eligible for \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"Government Grants\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/financial-support-for-your-ev-home-charging-solution\",\"uuid\":\"b0472ac1-bb83-4af7-9e4c-c5b326d9e849\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"Financial support for your EV home charging solution\",\"id\":43243504,\"uuid\":\"b0472ac1-bb83-4af7-9e4c-c5b326d9e849\",\"slug\":\"financial-support-for-your-ev-home-charging-solution\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/financial-support-for-your-ev-home-charging-solution\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/financial-support-for-your-ev-home-charging-solution\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\" which can reduce the RRP by up to £3,500. These discounts may already be included in the advertised price.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"ff46cca9-1497-4914-a750-d8c64252efd5\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"MINI Electric Hatchback (From £24,900)\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2130877,\"alt\":\"Mini Electric Hatchback cheap\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/66eda13878/mini_electric.jpeg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"ac7a68d3-bcae-42c6-8b37-f0e6e8498c5c\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"_uid\":\"360464c1-edc4-4f10-aba9-0cbbf11b1b97\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"After a long wait, Mini has made its entry into the electric car market with the Electric hatchback. With a three-door Mini body shell, the car prides a potent 181bhp and 199lb-ft of torque. Combined with a range of 144 miles, these figures make the Mini Electric Hatchback a great option for those looking to switch to Electric.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The car has a sizeable boot with back seats making it a perfect family car. A road trip with your family will most definitely be fun in this sporty car. It also features fast-charging capability that will get the battery from 0-80% in less than forty minutes.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"b139867e-7196-49ee-8d5a-751f005227ac\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Renault Zoe i Play R110 Z.E. 50 (From £26,995)\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2130876,\"alt\":\"Renault Zoe electric cheap\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/e67b56a4f0/renault_zoe.jpeg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"ab15d52b-60eb-4361-9656-bf91753a9c8b\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"_uid\":\"984e6dc2-802f-4596-93a4-a64f50597a08\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The newest model of the Renault Zoe (one of the first electric EVs to hit the market) has seen huge improvements from its predecessors. With a 245 mile range and 100,000-mile warranty, the car’s size is similar to the Renault Clio. It boasts large boot space and room for four people.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The battery pack is mounted at a lower position than usual, thus making the car easy to drive and more responsive. From the interior to the overall build, it is evident that Renault did an excellent job on this one.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"7dae3b39-307e-42b7-aa3a-94aa498eee08\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Skoda Citigo e iV (£17,455 – Sold Out)\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2130880,\"alt\":\"Cheap EV Skoda\",\"_uid\":\"ae36203c-6222-4a24-af16-3d009318b2c1\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1483x482/dcdec9616c/skoda_citigo_ev_iv-min.jpg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"9e498dde-ba6d-4fea-9a8b-2f8b95fe85e0\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"_uid\":\"4df9004f-b8f3-4faf-a692-6b20ed773582\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"By far the cheapest EV on the list, unsurprisingly the Skoda Citigo sold out shortly after going on sale in the UK with it’s extremely affordable starting price of just £17,455.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"With the EV model Skoda revised the headlights and placed the charging port where the petrol filter cap was in the predecessor cars, retaining some familiarity from the previous petrol and diesel models.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The Skoda Citigo E IV has a mile range of 170 miles in perfect conditions; road and weather it is capable of picking from 0 to 62mph within 12.3 seconds with 82bhp.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"e4aca5ad-fcee-4a85-a70f-f56246ee66aa\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Seat Mii Electric (From £19,800)\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2130882,\"alt\":\"Cheap Seat Mii\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/9603241140/seat_mii-min.jpg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"0e6ed2cf-8993-46e4-9dc6-babfbea73b74\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"_uid\":\"2aedc3e6-ceab-4087-a134-ca0120d7172c\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Widely seen as a re-badged VW e-up, the Seat Mii electric employs the same 36.8kWh battery, chassis and drivetrain; allowing the car to accelerate to 32mph in just 3.9 seconds. The range stands at 131 miles with the capacity to carry 4 people.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"A 251 litre boot space offers enough room for medium-sized luggage. Safety features like LaneAssist and Traffic Sign Recognition make this little city car perfect for those small commutes.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Given the shared features between the Seat Mii Electric and VW e-up, the Seat offers a great product for an affordable price.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"cbd22585-b4af-4961-963a-ebed430a68fd\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Smart EQ ForTwo (From £20,509)\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2130884,\"alt\":\"Cheap Smart electric\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/2a1552beb7/smart_fortwo_ev-min.jpg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"9c2d7786-89f8-4cb9-9678-f2c6ff4e55ee\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"_uid\":\"c4dd2226-8571-4d63-9277-a0cdc764e770\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"As suggested by the model name, this tiny car is designed to carry two people. With a charming design, the car is agile and great to drive in town. It picks up from 0 to 62mph in 11.6 seconds, which is not bad at all for a little city car.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"With a mile range of 80 miles, it is excellent for its model and charges up to 80% within forty minutes. Inside is a 41kW electric motor and a 17.6kWh, 96 cell Lithium battery.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The interior has a Smart infotainment system, cup holders, and a smartphone tray on the dashboard making it an excellent candidate for urban driving.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"6335d3d5-5d94-40eb-b47e-61f93fef7677\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Peugeot e-208 (From £25,050)\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2130885,\"alt\":\"Peugeot 208e cheap\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/b4264a671a/peugeot_208e.jpeg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"3cfc701f-8fff-4448-890d-817298131971\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"_uid\":\"2190bca0-53da-4084-8eb0-92d99d7fb03e\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The Peugeot e-208 features Peugeot’s new sleek look. With a 50kWh battery, supplying a 134hbp electric motor this little city car has the power to back up the looks. It can reach 62mph in a sporty 7.9 seconds, which is by no means slow. The e-208 has a range of 217 miles making it one of the better cars for range in the list. However in winter, this can fall to around 160 miles, which is still better than some of the other vehicles listed.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The car’s interior is an advancement from the predecessor models, featuring the infamous smaller steering wheel, giving the car a much sporty go-kart feel. It is also equipped with a 7.0-inch infotainment system for easy navigation of the range of systems on board. The boot supports up to 311 litres of space, which is adequate for medium-sized luggage.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"d26ddf3e-032d-4869-9846-02f1c6190d0a\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"MG ZS EV (From £25,495)\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2130886,\"alt\":\"MG ZS EV affordable\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/7451e18c54/mg_zs_ev.jpeg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"1e6d1c6d-c148-4484-9816-084775823586\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"_uid\":\"7e0d60da-c34e-44e0-a62b-c5856a149de4\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"MG recently launched its first electric vehicle and named it MG ZS SUV. The only SUV featured on the list, MG is aiming to make its mark in this sector. The EV model is stated to be up to 5 seconds faster accelerating in a straight line than its petrol counterpart.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"It boasts 141bhp and 353Nm of torque, all sent to the front wheels upon pressing the accelerator pedal, getting the vehicle from 0 to 62mph in 8.5 seconds. The car however is limited to a top speed of 87mph. However being one of the only EV SUV’s at this price range the MG ZS EV offers the space and size none of the other EVs on this list can provide.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"ac3ffa7a-d5a3-4d44-b36b-c2ef96f490da\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Conclusion\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"39634eaf-779c-4340-8ade-f48bbd3d3689\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"There’s no better time to take the leap and make the move to an electric car. With the every growing EV charging infrastructure there will be no shortage of places to recharge. One unique feature to EVs not found with their petrol or diesel counterparts is that they can be refilled from home with little effort. It is important to consider purchasing an EV charger for your home and also finding a \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"better energy tariff\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/tesla-energy-plan\",\"uuid\":\"6cc7f12f-f9b2-4ab0-ba35-fd65a132658c\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"Tesla Energy Plan\",\"id\":43357630,\"uuid\":\"6cc7f12f-f9b2-4ab0-ba35-fd65a132658c\",\"slug\":\"tesla-energy-plan\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/tesla-energy-plan\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/tesla-energy-plan\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\" to best take advantage of your newer, cheaper and sustainable means of travel. So don’t wait around, the future is electric!\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"b6c30e4c-e745-4101-b0ba-8ed41784f52b\",\"align\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"children\":[{\"_uid\":\"4c8863f0-66fa-4d53-8f21-b6ddf80594aa\",\"link\":{\"id\":\"4f0fd6dc-613a-4f20-8cda-6954f722b8e7\",\"url\":\"\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"fieldtype\":\"multilink\",\"cached_url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-selection-tool\"},\"type\":\"button\",\"title\":\"Find your EV charger\",\"preset\":\"\",\"target\":\"_self\",\"variant\":\"primary\",\"component\":\"button\",\"icon_size\":\"default\",\"icon_type\":\"default\",\"icon_color\":\"default\",\"icon_spacing\":\"default\",\"icon_variant\":\"default\",\"icon_position\":\"left\"}],\"component\":\"button-group\",\"orientation\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"}],\"summary\":[],\"component\":\"blog\",\"short_text\":\"Have you seen an increase in the number of cars at charging points around the UK? Electric vehicles are now becoming more common, and more people are adopting them due to their sustainability and the convenience they offer. Electric vehicles are the new big thing, and the electric wave is already here.\"}","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/top-affordable-electric-cars","alternates":[],"first_published_at":"2020-08-07T15:12:00.000Z","published_at":"2021-05-12T13:17:01.781Z","tag_list":["affordable ev","costs"],"read_time":4},"related":{"nodes":[{"uuid":"b1e6dd9e-565c-415d-98e5-b46aacb1f2ee","content":"{\"seo\":{\"_uid\":\"78c2948f-920c-454f-956b-d70b095b6010\",\"title\":\"UK's first all electric car charging forecourt opens | 50five\",\"plugin\":\"seo_metatags\",\"og_image\":\"\",\"og_title\":\"\",\"description\":\"The first fully electric recharging forecourt has been opened by Gridserve, further pushing the UK towards a fully EV future.\",\"twitter_image\":\"\",\"twitter_title\":\"\",\"og_description\":\"\",\"twitter_description\":\"\"},\"_uid\":\"2b7a555a-8489-4018-875b-d9f721684ca0\",\"image\":{\"id\":2131515,\"alt\":\"UK electric car charging forecourt\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/2368609b11/uks_first_fully_electric_forecourt.jpeg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"title\":\"UK’s first all electric car charging forecourt opens\",\"author\":{\"name\":\"Robin\",\"created_at\":\"2021-04-09T07:07:45.239Z\",\"published_at\":\"2022-05-10T13:54:09.668Z\",\"updated_at\":\"2022-05-10T13:54:09.694Z\",\"id\":44926245,\"uuid\":\"326b2e4f-f4de-4e34-8d16-61a7ee38c244\",\"content\":{\"seo\":{\"_uid\":\"da095bb1-3acb-4791-9f99-108991f67b9b\",\"title\":\"Robin | Content Specialist\",\"plugin\":\"seo_metatags\",\"og_image\":\"\",\"og_title\":\"\",\"description\":\"Writes blogs about e-mobility and climate solutions for 50five.\",\"twitter_image\":\"\",\"twitter_title\":\"\",\"og_description\":\"\",\"twitter_description\":\"\"},\"_uid\":\"986fa074-3ecd-42fc-8641-5d8cb3ef1ca2\",\"name\":\"Robin\",\"avatar\":{\"id\":2130358,\"alt\":\"robin\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/2178x2870/4b0dfb6d1c/robin.jpg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"component\":\"author\",\"occupation\":\"Content Specialist\",\"description\":\"Writes blogs about e-mobility and climate solutions for 50five.\"},\"slug\":\"robin\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/author/robin\",\"sort_by_date\":null,\"position\":-90,\"tag_list\":[],\"is_startpage\":false,\"parent_id\":41803791,\"meta_data\":null,\"group_id\":\"866597f3-5b35-4f38-aff8-727c34cdd392\",\"first_published_at\":\"2022-05-10T13:54:09.668Z\",\"release_id\":null,\"lang\":\"default\",\"path\":null,\"alternates\":[],\"default_full_slug\":null,\"translated_slugs\":null,\"_stopResolving\":true},\"content\":[{\"_uid\":\"64580acd-4a4a-4f69-a835-71862b0a8a34\",\"align\":\"default\",\"children\":[{\"_uid\":\"72e40b5b-1c56-408d-aa0a-ec54db7eb77a\",\"link\":{\"id\":\"4f0fd6dc-613a-4f20-8cda-6954f722b8e7\",\"url\":\"\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"fieldtype\":\"multilink\",\"cached_url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-selection-tool\"},\"type\":\"button\",\"title\":\"Get your own EV charger\",\"preset\":\"\",\"target\":\"_self\",\"variant\":\"primary\",\"component\":\"button\",\"icon_size\":\"default\",\"icon_type\":\"default\",\"icon_color\":\"default\",\"icon_spacing\":\"default\",\"icon_variant\":\"default\",\"icon_position\":\"left\"}],\"component\":\"button-group\",\"orientation\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"7686e9a3-b9a6-470a-8515-268f6f5ebe3c\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Where is the forecourt located?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"db71814e-9baa-4703-ae01-3cd829fa253e\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The newly opened forecourt is found in Braintree, Essex; and \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"Gridserve\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"https://www.gridserve.com/\",\"uuid\":null,\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_blank\",\"linktype\":\"url\"}}]},{\"text\":\" operates it. It was said that in the next five years, the country should have at least 100 sites, with this being the first. This is inspired by the fact that the demand for electric charging accessories shall escalate in the next few years.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"At the moment, there are many sites that provide EV charging services. Most of these are \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"Tesla’s Supercharger Installations\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/everything-to-know-about-tesla-superchargers\",\"uuid\":\"767b13e5-c443-4b5b-b81f-16c6b090f74a\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"Tesla Supercharger stations: Everything you need to know\",\"id\":44991816,\"uuid\":\"767b13e5-c443-4b5b-b81f-16c6b090f74a\",\"slug\":\"everything-to-know-about-tesla-superchargers\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/everything-to-know-about-tesla-superchargers\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/everything-to-know-about-tesla-superchargers\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\", but not everyone can afford a Tesla, so the government and other organisations are compelled to chip in.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Currently, in the UK, there are at least 36 charging points that deliver up to 350kW charging rates. Many other public EV chargers can be located in and around shopping centres, supermarkets and service stations with a wide range of charging speeds on offer.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2131516,\"alt\":\"Electric forecourt\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/db55128c8b/gridserve_electric_forecourt-min.jpg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"ac7a68d3-bcae-42c6-8b37-f0e6e8498c5c\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"ff46cca9-1497-4914-a750-d8c64252efd5\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"What does this mean for ICE vehicles?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"360464c1-edc4-4f10-aba9-0cbbf11b1b97\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles have been here with us since the beginning of the modern world. Though there is going to an exponential shift to the EVs, we still expect to see them around for some time. It is believed that the transition will take a longer time.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"However, since the \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"government is regulating the sale of engine and petrol engine vehicles from 2030\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/uk-ban-on-ice-vehicles-does-it-affect-you\",\"uuid\":\"e5b48694-95e8-4e7c-aaf4-26e586d48cd9\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"UK ban on ICE vehicles, does it affect you?\",\"id\":43360100,\"uuid\":\"e5b48694-95e8-4e7c-aaf4-26e586d48cd9\",\"slug\":\"uk-ban-on-ice-vehicles-does-it-affect-you\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/uk-ban-on-ice-vehicles-does-it-affect-you\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/uk-ban-on-ice-vehicles-does-it-affect-you\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\", quite a number of automobile companies are going to be hugely affected. Some of them have already started to feel the hiccups caused by the sudden ban on their products.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"b139867e-7196-49ee-8d5a-751f005227ac\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Is the move necessary?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"984e6dc2-802f-4596-93a4-a64f50597a08\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The UK officially opened the charging forecourt in late 2020, a move that was quite expected. There are many reasons why it is believed that the shift to EV is the best for everyone. ICE vehicles tend to emit harmful substances to the environment and are, therefore, considered harmful for human existence.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The move is, thus, necessary as far as a healthy future through clean energy is concerned. The EVs can be charged for between 30 minutes and 12 hours, depending on the battery size. Therefore, they are highly convenient and, on a full charge, can serve you for more than three days, especially when you only use the EV to commute to work and back.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"c5c2a5e6-a488-465a-9115-08f1bac74577\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"How much does it cost to charge an EV?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"4df9004f-b8f3-4faf-a692-6b20ed773582\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The EVs’ fuel efficiency is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Thus, to come up with the cost per mile of your EV, you will have to check the cost of electricity and the efficiency of the vehicle. You will need to calculate the amount of electricity that your vehicle needs to travel 100 miles.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"For instance, if electricity costs 13 pence per kWh and your EV consumes 33kWh to cover 100 miles, then your cost per mile is just 4 pence. Therefore, you need to use the right figures to determine the cost of charging your EV within the UK and its proximity.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2131517,\"alt\":\"Electric car charging public\",\"_uid\":\"ae36203c-6222-4a24-af16-3d009318b2c1\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/cf0c9df864/olev-discount-banner-min.jpg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"9e498dde-ba6d-4fea-9a8b-2f8b95fe85e0\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"32\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"e4aca5ad-fcee-4a85-a70f-f56246ee66aa\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The disadvantages of electric charging\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"2aedc3e6-ceab-4087-a134-ca0120d7172c\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"There are many advantages of electric charging, but there are some cons that are worth noting. The main disadvantage is that they take much longer than the typical petrol or diesel counterpart to refill.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"This implies that cars that show up at the charging point will stay there for at least 30 minutes to acquire a decent charge. Thankfully, there are some devices that support faster-charging speeds but are still not available to many customers.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"With the faster-charging gadgets, EVs will be able to acquire at least 200 miles range in a span of 20 minutes. However, this rate will vary based on the type of vehicle you are using. The recently opened forecourt also has a 6MWh battery that can be used to store energy and \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"stabilise the grid\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/can-the-uk-power-grid-meet-the-demand-for-ev\",\"uuid\":\"f6e7e022-4bf6-4abb-95e5-195a3de297ef\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"Can the UK power grid meet the demand for EV?\",\"id\":43360078,\"uuid\":\"f6e7e022-4bf6-4abb-95e5-195a3de297ef\",\"slug\":\"can-the-uk-power-grid-meet-the-demand-for-ev\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/can-the-uk-power-grid-meet-the-demand-for-ev\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/can-the-uk-power-grid-meet-the-demand-for-ev\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\".\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"There is a wide range of remote and \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"local solar stations that provide power\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/how-to-charge-your-car-with-renewable-energy\",\"uuid\":\"427ef56d-da12-4b0b-baa9-91fc0ff8748a\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"How to charge your car with renewable energy\",\"id\":43360567,\"uuid\":\"427ef56d-da12-4b0b-baa9-91fc0ff8748a\",\"slug\":\"how-to-charge-your-car-with-renewable-energy\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/how-to-charge-your-car-with-renewable-energy\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/how-to-charge-your-car-with-renewable-energy\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\". It is advisable that you have an extra battery so that you can store power and use it when you are in need. The storage battery is a great option since it has around 24,000 miles readily available.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"675827fa-dd55-493d-b364-db69f8d2b60f\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Are EVs cheaper?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"f9ff7845-e7ea-4c98-8176-d210a9f103a6\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Though there are many reasons someone might want to invest in EVs, many potential users want to find out whether they are cheaper to drive. Without saying much, it is true that \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"EVs are more expensive\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/top-affordable-electric-cars\",\"uuid\":\"d23e5b03-7e7d-436c-98ef-00cf58e0ef4e\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"Our top picks for affordable electric cars\",\"id\":43359626,\"uuid\":\"d23e5b03-7e7d-436c-98ef-00cf58e0ef4e\",\"slug\":\"top-affordable-electric-cars\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/top-affordable-electric-cars\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/top-affordable-electric-cars\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\" compared to your liquid fuel vehicle. It is also imperative to consider the fact that in the long run, you will be saving a great deal of money by purchasing an EV.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Firstly, EVs are going to be mandatory in the UK, at least in the next few years. Their batteries have a lifespan of 20 years, but this might be affected by how you treat the car and its battery. With many people using their cars for as long as 15 years, if they were to use fuel, they would spend more compared to if they opted for an EV.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"According to experts, using an EV means you will save around £1,000 on running costs per year, and the figures could even be higher. Therefore, while EVs might seem expensive to acquire, in the long run, you will be able to save a great deal of money.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"ba3f17c7-89a7-4c70-98ce-30500efac19d\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Final thoughts\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"015f4102-175a-43ba-a46f-41f9353dbb26\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Electric vehicles are going to be the only new cars one can purchase in the UK from 2030. In the past few weeks, the opening of the charging forecourt is a sure indication that the country is focused on abandoning ICE vehicles forever.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"If you currently have a fuel or petrol engine vehicle, there is nothing to worry about since the process will take some time. However, you should start planning on how to survive with an EV since that is where the future is headed.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"}],\"summary\":[],\"component\":\"blog\",\"short_text\":\"It has always been hinted that the UK government is focused on banning the sale of diesel and petrol engine cars. This has made it important to work towards having as many electric car charging points as possible in the nation’s infrastructure. This article covers the latest development about the opening of the first EV charging forecourt in the UK.\"}","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/uks-first-all-electric-forecourt","first_published_at":"2021-01-15T14:36:00.000Z","published_at":"2022-07-28T09:29:27.936Z","read_time":3},{"uuid":"8a770b75-3316-42b6-86e5-208728247d78","content":"{\"seo\":{\"_uid\":\"78c2948f-920c-454f-956b-d70b095b6010\",\"title\":\"The choice to go electric or not, is it cheaper? | 50five\",\"plugin\":\"seo_metatags\",\"og_image\":\"\",\"og_title\":\"\",\"description\":\"With the world pushing to reduce carbon emissions, is now a better time than any to go buy an electric car?\\\"\",\"twitter_image\":\"\",\"twitter_title\":\"\",\"og_description\":\"\",\"twitter_description\":\"\"},\"_uid\":\"2b7a555a-8489-4018-875b-d9f721684ca0\",\"image\":{\"id\":2130356,\"alt\":\"Electric cheaper\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/bd6af6e754/is-electric-the-future-banner.jpeg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"title\":\"The choice to go electric or not, is it cheaper?\",\"author\":{\"name\":\"Robin\",\"created_at\":\"2021-04-09T07:07:45.239Z\",\"published_at\":\"2022-05-10T13:54:09.668Z\",\"updated_at\":\"2022-05-10T13:54:09.694Z\",\"id\":44926245,\"uuid\":\"326b2e4f-f4de-4e34-8d16-61a7ee38c244\",\"content\":{\"seo\":{\"_uid\":\"da095bb1-3acb-4791-9f99-108991f67b9b\",\"title\":\"Robin | Content Specialist\",\"plugin\":\"seo_metatags\",\"og_image\":\"\",\"og_title\":\"\",\"description\":\"Writes blogs about e-mobility and climate solutions for 50five.\",\"twitter_image\":\"\",\"twitter_title\":\"\",\"og_description\":\"\",\"twitter_description\":\"\"},\"_uid\":\"986fa074-3ecd-42fc-8641-5d8cb3ef1ca2\",\"name\":\"Robin\",\"avatar\":{\"id\":2130358,\"alt\":\"robin\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/2178x2870/4b0dfb6d1c/robin.jpg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"component\":\"author\",\"occupation\":\"Content Specialist\",\"description\":\"Writes blogs about e-mobility and climate solutions for 50five.\"},\"slug\":\"robin\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/author/robin\",\"sort_by_date\":null,\"position\":-90,\"tag_list\":[],\"is_startpage\":false,\"parent_id\":41803791,\"meta_data\":null,\"group_id\":\"866597f3-5b35-4f38-aff8-727c34cdd392\",\"first_published_at\":\"2022-05-10T13:54:09.668Z\",\"release_id\":null,\"lang\":\"default\",\"path\":null,\"alternates\":[],\"default_full_slug\":null,\"translated_slugs\":null,\"_stopResolving\":true},\"content\":[{\"_uid\":\"64580acd-4a4a-4f69-a835-71862b0a8a34\",\"align\":\"default\",\"children\":[{\"_uid\":\"72e40b5b-1c56-408d-aa0a-ec54db7eb77a\",\"link\":{\"id\":\"4f0fd6dc-613a-4f20-8cda-6954f722b8e7\",\"url\":\"\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"fieldtype\":\"multilink\",\"cached_url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-selection-tool\"},\"type\":\"button\",\"title\":\"Get EV charger quote\",\"preset\":\"\",\"target\":\"_self\",\"variant\":\"primary\",\"component\":\"button\",\"icon_size\":\"default\",\"icon_type\":\"default\",\"icon_color\":\"default\",\"icon_spacing\":\"default\",\"icon_variant\":\"default\",\"icon_position\":\"left\"}],\"component\":\"button-group\",\"orientation\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"7686e9a3-b9a6-470a-8515-268f6f5ebe3c\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"EV cars cost less than their ICE counterparts\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"db71814e-9baa-4703-ae01-3cd829fa253e\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Each passing year electric vehicles cost less compared to tradition fossil fuel-powered vehicles. As this cost continues to go lower, the go-to choice for a car is becoming more obvious. Their affordability both at the point of purchase and in maintenance costs is making them an attractive option especially in most advanced economies.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"ff46cca9-1497-4914-a750-d8c64252efd5\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"What about charging?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"360464c1-edc4-4f10-aba9-0cbbf11b1b97\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"With no fossil fuel, the trip to a petrol station will be a thing of the past. “Filling-up” at work is such a convenience. Simply plug in at the nearest charge station which could be at work or home and refuelling has never been this easy. As an added advantage, in some cases the electricity used in EV chargers comes from renewable energy sources which makes EV charging cost lower than you might imagine. You could add a \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"solar array\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/solar-pv-and-ev-charging\",\"uuid\":\"1b37d5c6-ef94-482b-9ec3-7fbb4b114f85\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"EV chargers and Solar PV\",\"id\":44902292,\"uuid\":\"1b37d5c6-ef94-482b-9ec3-7fbb4b114f85\",\"slug\":\"solar-pv-and-ev-charging\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/solar-pv-and-ev-charging\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/solar-pv-and-ev-charging\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\" at your garage or workplace and those car journeys will “pay” for themselves.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"b139867e-7196-49ee-8d5a-751f005227ac\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Utility supplies can help cover costs\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"984e6dc2-802f-4596-93a4-a64f50597a08\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Considering most charging occurs at home, EV charging costs can run up your electric bill. As such, the need to incentivise off-peak charging couldn’t be more urgent. Most electric utility companies have partnered up with the government to roll-out these incentives that seek to support this rising technology. With this special rate, rebates and plans becoming predominant in the market, entry into the EV has been made cheaper and sustainable and even more wide-spread. The incentives are for you, go for it!\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"c5c2a5e6-a488-465a-9115-08f1bac74577\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"EVs are quiet both on the inside and outside\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"4df9004f-b8f3-4faf-a692-6b20ed773582\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"One of the most striking \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"features\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-driving-electric\",\"uuid\":\"454c2b13-012b-4487-b117-490a7cace2b0\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"What are the Benefits of Driving Electric?\",\"id\":44793583,\"uuid\":\"454c2b13-012b-4487-b117-490a7cace2b0\",\"slug\":\"what-are-the-benefits-of-driving-electric\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-driving-electric\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-driving-electric\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\" you might have noticed about driving an EV is the serenity it commands. From a dead-silent stop, pressing the accelerator offsets it slightly before it quickly settles in for a silent ride down the road. If you live in a big city, noise is common but not something you look forward to. EV vehicles offer you a space of peace and serenity. Lack of cabin noise is also extended to road noise offering a cheaper and convenient commute to work. Noise in most fossil fuel cars is as a result of many moving parts, that EVs don’t have which also makes their running costs cheaper.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2130368,\"alt\":\"Charging electric\",\"_uid\":\"ae36203c-6222-4a24-af16-3d009318b2c1\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/1f46b5d110/olev-discount-banner.jpeg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"9e498dde-ba6d-4fea-9a8b-2f8b95fe85e0\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"original\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"original\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"e4aca5ad-fcee-4a85-a70f-f56246ee66aa\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"That’s right; The government will pay you to drive an EV\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"2aedc3e6-ceab-4087-a134-ca0120d7172c\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Simply purchasing an EV car might make you eligible for an incentive, tax credit or a significant rebate. The government is on a mission to champion for renewable energy sources and reducing carbon emissions. One of the most effective ways to do so has been to reduce gas cars on the roads and have more EVs. With incentives and tax credits both for car purchase and charging kit purchase, EV cars are a cheaper option. Care about the environment while trying to save a few pounds? The choice couldn’t be more obvious. Take advantage of the \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"OLEV grant funding\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/certifications\",\"uuid\":\"fc0ae4ea-d4d1-4bf2-b68e-cf66e8c033e6\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"Certifications\",\"id\":43401259,\"uuid\":\"fc0ae4ea-d4d1-4bf2-b68e-cf66e8c033e6\",\"slug\":\"certifications\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/certifications\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/certifications\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\" whilst it’s still available.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"d91b58d3-32d6-434d-9b3a-fdb7a94fa0b6\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Range anxiety? What range anxiety?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"c04627df-f53a-458d-bdc9-6c78e973f472\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The performance of EVs extends beyond torque. Recent EV models have concentrated on range performance and reaping huge gains from it. This has been made possible by the technological advancements in the batteries and regenerative braking systems that are not only cheaper but more reliable. For a regular city dweller, the average drive is under 10 miles which give quite some wiggle room for the driver.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Besides, the regenerative braking system extends the life of the brake. Pitting EV vs petrol or EV vs diesel shows the perspective of this braking system life. Since the electric motor allows for self-slow down, the brake pedals use is reduced and the rotors last way longer. These electric motors do not generate much heat as the combustion occurs in a controlled setup.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"img\":{\"id\":2130371,\"alt\":\"Charging electric\",\"name\":\"\",\"focus\":null,\"title\":\"\",\"filename\":\"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/1600x520/cf4c948045/fuel_station_banner.jpeg\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"fieldtype\":\"asset\"},\"_uid\":\"36f3dea9-122c-43a1-9d6c-5dec238f7ad8\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"image\",\"max_width\":\"\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"aspect_ratio_mobile\":\"16:9\",\"aspect_ratio_tablet\":\"16:9\",\"aspect_ratio_desktop\":\"16:9\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"f5195f57-8e99-46e5-b69f-028ea288cc50\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"That’s right, they are better for our environment\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"7731e2a4-ffb6-43c7-b274-675ce09f5f21\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"When it comes to exhaust emissions, EV cars have zero. As such, we can look forward to a cleaner environment should we have more EVs on our roads. A cleaner environment means less pollution, better public health and safety, and more stable climatic patterns. Comparing EV vs petrol or EV vs diesel, EVs emit way fewer greenhouse gasses which reduces the carbon footprint. \",\"type\":\"text\"},{\"text\":\"Going EV is a great start to slowing down global warming\",\"type\":\"text\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"link\",\"attrs\":{\"href\":\"/en-gb/e-mobility/blog/are-evs-better-for-the-environment\",\"uuid\":\"fd47d8f1-d4bd-4534-ac65-5fedbb7f69bd\",\"anchor\":null,\"target\":\"_self\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"story\":{\"name\":\"Are electric cars actually better for the environment?\",\"id\":44898394,\"uuid\":\"fd47d8f1-d4bd-4534-ac65-5fedbb7f69bd\",\"slug\":\"are-evs-better-for-the-environment\",\"url\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/are-evs-better-for-the-environment\",\"full_slug\":\"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/are-evs-better-for-the-environment\",\"_stopResolving\":true}}}]},{\"text\":\".\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"id\":\"\",\"tag\":\"h2\",\"_uid\":\"cf82002e-24ff-47de-be0d-4cb21fca277a\",\"size\":\"default\",\"type\":\"heading\",\"color\":\"default\",\"title\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Do they have re-sale value?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"heading\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"},{\"_uid\":\"bcd6b245-76e6-46cb-a170-8acfe25c2153\",\"size\":\"default\",\"text\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Traditionally, EV vehicles have had one of the lowest resale values. Most people feared the uncertainties around the EV charging cost, the tax cuts cut their transaction prices leaving little room for resale evaluation. But that has changed over the years. Tesla, General motors, Nissan and other leading EV mass producers are promising products with 3-year resale value or more. Tesla, for example, promises a 65% resale value within the first 36 months. With purchase prices subsidised and resale value promised, has there ever been a better time to get your EV car?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"In conclusion, as technology advances in this sector, to go EV or not will be one of the most obvious choices the world will be presented. Soon, the critics will have little or no concerns to raise regarding cost, performance or range. Be part of something great!\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"color\":\"default\",\"preset\":\"\",\"component\":\"rich-text\",\"text_align\":\"default\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\"}],\"summary\":[],\"component\":\"blog\",\"short_text\":\"Over the last few years, electric cars are increasingly becoming the most appealing alternative to the traditional combustion engined car, or fossil fuel-powered automobiles. But how do the costs of running them stack up?\\n\\nShould you be wanting a direct answer, yes, electric cars have cheaper running costs solely based on fuel costs. When you factor in other particulars like maintenance costs, they are much more of a better option. In Electric vehicles (EVs) the brake system lasts longer than in fuel-powered vehicles. They have less moving parts and require fewer fluid changes.\\n\\nNot yet convinced? Keep reading.\"}","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/the-choice-to-go-electric-or-not-is-it-cheaper","first_published_at":"2020-09-11T15:47:00.000Z","published_at":"2021-05-12T13:17:00.115Z","read_time":3}]}},"pageContext":{"uuid":"d23e5b03-7e7d-436c-98ef-00cf58e0ef4e","global":{"_uid":"f1f3e14e-0ed7-40c1-adec-afa95f950569","footer":[{"_uid":"62fbe0bc-b543-4f96-a4d4-ad113b213abb","links":[{"_uid":"10e1d6e2-d2e9-443f-a3cf-236e28946b5f","link":{"id":"1306548f-29cb-4136-b405-c340bf6ad6e3","url":"","anchor":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/group/terms-and-conditions","story":{"name":"Terms and conditions","id":46888548,"uuid":"1306548f-29cb-4136-b405-c340bf6ad6e3","slug":"terms-and-conditions","url":"en-gb/group/terms-and-conditions","full_slug":"en-gb/group/terms-and-conditions","_stopResolving":true}},"type":"link","title":"Terms and conditions","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"default","icon_position":"left"},{"_uid":"3ce13e6f-8b30-4d6f-bf95-4c43ff9d7db5","link":{"id":"c3dd8301-69e5-4a73-a9e6-ed782ed588b5","url":"","_uid":"1b1af2aa-f4bd-49a7-9b9e-e2b053e75513","anchor":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/group/privacy-policy-and-cookie","story":{"name":"Privacy policy and cookies ","id":46886508,"uuid":"c3dd8301-69e5-4a73-a9e6-ed782ed588b5","slug":"privacy-policy-and-cookies","url":"en-gb/group/privacy-policy-and-cookies","full_slug":"en-gb/group/privacy-policy-and-cookies","_stopResolving":true}},"type":"link","title":"Privacy policy and cookies","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"default","icon_position":"left"}],"preset":"","slogan":{"id":2413624,"alt":"Slogan e-mobility 2","name":"","focus":null,"title":"","filename":"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/x/75c5c932e8/slogan-emobility.svg","copyright":"","fieldtype":"asset"},"children":[{"_uid":"9c8e1a63-a8fc-4ad9-9c55-472eb1fd7f9f","heading":"Charging at home","children":[{"_uid":"bfc7805b-1ae5-4f6a-82ff-047fd106c79f","link":{"id":"a62f238e-dd06-4a95-81a6-8e15f1a0726c","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/inspection-form","story":{"name":"Inspection form","id":43403329,"uuid":"a62f238e-dd06-4a95-81a6-8e15f1a0726c","slug":"inspection-form","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/inspection-form","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/inspection-form","_stopResolving":true}},"type":"link","title":"Request a quote","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"chevron-right","icon_position":"left"},{"_uid":"3640ad12-6b1c-493d-b11a-f9764d8c0fd0","link":{"id":"50470e9e-296b-4752-9089-8ce54340e5df","url":"","_uid":"84c851e8-d7ac-4ec0-979d-b54709f782db","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/types-charging-stations","story":{"name":"Types of charging stations","id":43390837,"uuid":"50470e9e-296b-4752-9089-8ce54340e5df","slug":"types-charging-stations","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/types-charging-stations","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/types-charging-stations","_stopResolving":true}},"type":"link","title":"Types of charging stations","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"chevron-right","icon_position":"left"},{"_uid":"af8d1e6a-bfde-4e30-b732-64b3517780c1","link":{"id":"aabf58fe-250b-4ecd-8c49-c2843d8837cb","url":"","_uid":"bbb97952-b011-49e9-85f2-2966c0758199","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-costs","story":{"name":"Charging station costs","id":43392183,"uuid":"aabf58fe-250b-4ecd-8c49-c2843d8837cb","slug":"charging-station-costs","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-costs","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-costs","_stopResolving":true}},"type":"link","title":"Charging station costs","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"chevron-right","icon_position":"left"},{"_uid":"2aaf4a65-aba4-43fd-ad96-34b4c27c55ef","link":{"id":"91ed5148-ced4-46b2-99fc-b86786798da6","url":"","_uid":"7bd03ea7-a21d-4873-92c5-d0481f43f93d","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/","story":{"name":"overview","id":41803801,"uuid":"91ed5148-ced4-46b2-99fc-b86786798da6","slug":"blog","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/","_stopResolving":true}},"type":"link","title":"E-mobility blog","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"chevron-right","icon_position":"left"}],"component":"footer-column"},{"_uid":"bda13a74-9e54-437e-b94c-cb2b0590dca2","heading":"About 50five","children":[{"_uid":"036c3bd9-5b1f-45e0-a698-3dc6fa7b02c9","link":{"id":"c544f780-1a79-4f73-9615-7dec998501f3","url":"","_uid":"d8f80af9-2dec-43d9-b31a-59f230805f58","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/group/solutions"},"type":"link","title":"Solutions","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"chevron-right","icon_position":"left"},{"_uid":"cb00d21c-b4f5-42d0-9fc6-1509f08b6ab7","link":{"id":"4f974305-57bc-4efe-8049-ac3078a4e82b","url":"","_uid":"bb6e9dd5-b458-48bc-b782-f47b5228630b","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/group/careers","story":{"name":"Careers","id":46875399,"uuid":"4f974305-57bc-4efe-8049-ac3078a4e82b","slug":"careers","url":"en-gb/group/careers","full_slug":"en-gb/group/careers","_stopResolving":true}},"type":"link","title":"Careers","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"chevron-right","icon_position":"left"},{"_uid":"c763182e-7c18-46b3-80fc-9df04680c36e","link":{"id":"","url":"https://numobi.eu/","_uid":"bb6e9dd5-b458-48bc-b782-f47b5228630b","linktype":"url","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"https://numobi.eu/"},"type":"link","title":"Numobi","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","relation":[],"component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"chevron-right","icon_position":"left","disable_nofollow":false},{"_uid":"341d32d5-22f4-4339-be77-60550ef0caf9","link":{"id":"a54b9398-7a7b-4fde-9b9d-914e190c6fad","url":"","_uid":"c7b2fc5f-59b1-46ea-b3ed-0a5d99a27894","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/group/","story":{"name":"home","id":41803795,"uuid":"a54b9398-7a7b-4fde-9b9d-914e190c6fad","slug":"group","url":"en-gb/group/","full_slug":"en-gb/group/","_stopResolving":true}},"type":"link","title":"50five group","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","relation":[],"component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"group","icon_position":"left","disable_nofollow":false},{"_uid":"17f203e1-25cd-48b9-9f79-35fd9ab85593","link":{"id":"cc5a21d6-af69-4e27-9f5f-75b24975b1f8","url":"","_uid":"d73ba220-9c5d-404f-8f26-7f2bec15ac73","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/","story":{"name":"home","id":41803800,"uuid":"cc5a21d6-af69-4e27-9f5f-75b24975b1f8","slug":"e-mobility","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/","_stopResolving":true}},"type":"link","title":"50five e-mobility","preset":"","target":"_self","variant":"secondary","component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"default","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"e-mobility","icon_position":"left"}],"component":"footer-column"},{"_uid":"2163fea2-5c04-4bcc-bed5-9b813333fdeb","heading":"Contact","children":[{"_uid":"51f4cbae-e604-40a8-8cc4-e0cc81fa956b","link":{"id":"","url":"https://support.50five.com/en/klantenservice-united-kingdom","linktype":"url","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"https://support.50five.com/en/klantenservice-united-kingdom"},"type":"link","title":"Customer service","preset":"","target":"_blank","variant":"secondary","relation":[],"component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"default","icon_color":"white","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"chevron-right","icon_position":"left","disable_nofollow":false},{"_uid":"fd671fd8-cf66-4af5-afe7-807a0a97662f","link":{"id":"","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Thorntons+Accountants+Barnsley/@53.5843052,-1.4145539,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48796ff7a24a0fbf:0x9b6a9b718fc8b465!8m2!3d53.584302!4d-1.411979!16s%2Fg%2F1th81gf5?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D","linktype":"url","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Thorntons+Accountants+Barnsley/@53.5843052,-1.4145539,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x48796ff7a24a0fbf:0x9b6a9b718fc8b465!8m2!3d53.584302!4d-1.411979!16s%2Fg%2F1th81gf5?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D"},"type":"link","title":"C/O Thorntons Accountants, 176-178 Pontefract Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8BE","preset":"","target":"_blank","variant":"secondary","relation":[],"component":"button","icon_size":"default","icon_type":"solid","icon_color":"primary-500","icon_spacing":"default","icon_variant":"location-marker","icon_position":"left","disable_nofollow":false}],"component":"footer-column"}],"component":"footer","twitter_profile":"","facebook_profile":"https://www.facebook.com/50five.uk","linkedIn_profile":"https://www.linkedin.com/company/50five"}],"header":[{"_uid":"e4e9e770-1b9d-4088-91d6-ee56372d4c09","logo":{"id":2127421,"alt":"50five e-mobility logo tagline","name":"","focus":null,"title":"","filename":"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/x/ac18066174/e-mobility-logo-tagline.svg","copyright":"","fieldtype":"asset"},"component":"header","navigation":[{"_uid":"361496ee-ac8b-4ea5-be38-f38df555aee3","children":[{"_uid":"874caff2-e93c-4ad2-a2a8-e8d7e3838d5b","title":"Charging at home","children":[{"_uid":"70b16fe4-29dd-4d75-a3e8-2ffe73771a75","link":{"id":"e5e85b3c-f3ef-4f41-bbed-b10d57b1980a","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/home-charging-station","story":{"name":"Home charging station","id":43379668,"uuid":"e5e85b3c-f3ef-4f41-bbed-b10d57b1980a","slug":"home-charging-station","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/home-charging-station","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/home-charging-station","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Home charging stations","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"8af103a6-aa9c-423e-831e-c65f8e693f5f","link":{"id":"4f0fd6dc-613a-4f20-8cda-6954f722b8e7","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-selection-tool"},"title":"Selection tool","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"4fd999f8-018a-44e7-b2e0-4423a9329dfd","link":{"id":"c38cddbc-b476-42f0-85e2-e500c91a65d4","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/msp-50five-charging-card","story":{"name":"MSP - 50five charging card","id":147048475056180,"uuid":"c38cddbc-b476-42f0-85e2-e500c91a65d4","slug":"msp-50five-charging-card","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/msp-50five-charging-card","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/msp-50five-charging-card","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"50five charging card","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"}],"component":"navigation-dropdown"},{"_uid":"51067ca0-9cd4-4118-8ebb-859d1fee4bb6","title":"Business","children":[{"_uid":"385815ab-6c5e-4655-895b-d8bd584fe33e","link":{"id":"6710debf-9afa-4632-ad4c-7bc628abe707","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/ev-charging-for-business","story":{"name":"EV charging for business","id":191361463,"uuid":"6710debf-9afa-4632-ad4c-7bc628abe707","slug":"ev-charging-for-business","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/ev-charging-for-business","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/ev-charging-for-business","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"EV charging","target":"_self","relation":[],"component":"navigation-link","disable_nofollow":false},{"_uid":"9b8ed2eb-4212-4b60-b1f6-3e7f19104b24","link":{"id":"143212f9-fa81-4372-b553-7890480d3477","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/workplace-charging-scheme","story":{"name":"Workplace Charging Scheme","id":198477060,"uuid":"143212f9-fa81-4372-b553-7890480d3477","slug":"workplace-charging-scheme","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/workplace-charging-scheme","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/workplace-charging-scheme","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Funding","target":"_self","relation":[],"component":"navigation-link","disable_nofollow":false},{"_uid":"27106ae6-e788-46ff-9101-ee7bea0dd71c","link":{"id":"68d1b66f-1578-4496-8fc5-8a0b156d7e75","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-as-a-service","story":{"name":"Charging as a Service","id":336864582,"uuid":"68d1b66f-1578-4496-8fc5-8a0b156d7e75","slug":"charging-as-a-service","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-as-a-service","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-as-a-service","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Charging as a Service","target":"_self","relation":[],"component":"navigation-link","disable_nofollow":false},{"_uid":"06c6b838-a140-4074-92f1-562f23b19050","link":{"id":"c38cddbc-b476-42f0-85e2-e500c91a65d4","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/msp-50five-charging-card","story":{"name":"MSP - 50five charging card","id":147048475056180,"uuid":"c38cddbc-b476-42f0-85e2-e500c91a65d4","slug":"msp-50five-charging-card","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/msp-50five-charging-card","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/msp-50five-charging-card","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"50five charging card","target":"_self","relation":[],"component":"navigation-link","disable_nofollow":false}],"component":"navigation-dropdown"},{"_uid":"d4f6671c-c631-4e4e-a2cf-16a5ff4ebefa","title":"Installation","children":[{"_uid":"b470f39e-d71e-4306-8f35-228842c66195","link":{"id":"1de1c7e7-bca7-452b-9ad7-b29d811ff923","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/expert-installation","story":{"name":"Expert installation","id":43399624,"uuid":"1de1c7e7-bca7-452b-9ad7-b29d811ff923","slug":"expert-installation","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/expert-installation","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/expert-installation","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Expert installation","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"ada18e37-63e7-4729-8609-12027423cd75","link":{"id":"fc0ae4ea-d4d1-4bf2-b68e-cf66e8c033e6","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/certifications","story":{"name":"Certifications","id":43401259,"uuid":"fc0ae4ea-d4d1-4bf2-b68e-cf66e8c033e6","slug":"certifications","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/certifications","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/certifications","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Certifications","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"c0cf842a-1719-4c82-b49e-9ce6a0a93472","link":{"id":"1de5dc1a-1e3d-4bc7-b753-921b305cff22","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/tips-on-ev-charger-installation","story":{"name":"Tips on EV charger installation","id":43402493,"uuid":"1de5dc1a-1e3d-4bc7-b753-921b305cff22","slug":"tips-on-ev-charger-installation","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/tips-on-ev-charger-installation","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/tips-on-ev-charger-installation","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Installation tips","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"c701dea1-7eb5-4d17-8c25-9f7f74d491c3","link":{"id":"c3f932e5-68bb-42f7-b187-eb2453e19c61","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/packages","story":{"name":"Installation packages","id":43402557,"uuid":"c3f932e5-68bb-42f7-b187-eb2453e19c61","slug":"packages","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/packages","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/packages","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Installation packages","target":"_self","relation":[],"component":"navigation-link","disable_nofollow":false},{"_uid":"3d48484d-57c8-4693-b551-a98757c58107","link":{"id":"1b52510b-1796-4baf-ae8e-3ab5963fbe13","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/funding","story":{"name":"Funding","id":114601886,"uuid":"1b52510b-1796-4baf-ae8e-3ab5963fbe13","slug":"funding","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/funding","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/funding","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Funding","target":"_self","relation":[],"component":"navigation-link","disable_nofollow":false}],"component":"navigation-dropdown"},{"_uid":"e8220e23-6c5f-4853-bc53-26d966fc25de","link":{"id":"651b539c-6fd7-43c0-a067-a1ae2a7933ef","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/pricing-and-locations","story":{"name":"Pricing and locations","id":448570927,"uuid":"651b539c-6fd7-43c0-a067-a1ae2a7933ef","slug":"pricing-and-locations","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/pricing-and-locations","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/pricing-and-locations","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Pricing and locations","target":"_self","relation":[],"component":"navigation-link","disable_nofollow":false},{"_uid":"545426da-040f-4a3f-8bb5-f06f20505a4e","title":"About us","children":[{"_uid":"180748eb-17ff-4af1-b3bf-28a104df5dde","link":{"id":"2cedb22e-5598-4b88-a0b9-a6221b57a4a2","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/about-us","story":{"name":"About us","id":43402637,"uuid":"2cedb22e-5598-4b88-a0b9-a6221b57a4a2","slug":"about-us","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/about-us","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/about-us","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Who we are","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"99431b21-493e-47c2-9916-7af328df8d06","link":{"id":"","url":"https://support.50five.com/en/klantenservice-united-kingdom","linktype":"url","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"https://support.50five.com/en/klantenservice-united-kingdom"},"title":"Contact","target":"_blank","component":"navigation-link"}],"component":"navigation-dropdown"},{"_uid":"d243bc98-04dd-4691-869f-2b60003e35c8","title":"Inspiration and advice","children":[{"_uid":"1e1969e6-286d-4871-82a2-b01d65087096","link":{"id":"59ca9acf-1d9d-4a4c-9d40-3fa088146046","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/app","story":{"name":"50five app","id":659991568,"uuid":"59ca9acf-1d9d-4a4c-9d40-3fa088146046","slug":"app","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/app","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/app","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"50five app","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"09660f7f-5cc4-4ea5-86de-ec3f9076a14f","link":{"id":"50470e9e-296b-4752-9089-8ce54340e5df","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/types-charging-stations","story":{"name":"Types of charging stations","id":43390837,"uuid":"50470e9e-296b-4752-9089-8ce54340e5df","slug":"types-charging-stations","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/types-charging-stations","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/types-charging-stations","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Types of charging stations","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"f6ba5709-0e36-465d-9659-afb586f38ae4","link":{"id":"aabf58fe-250b-4ecd-8c49-c2843d8837cb","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-costs","story":{"name":"Charging station costs","id":43392183,"uuid":"aabf58fe-250b-4ecd-8c49-c2843d8837cb","slug":"charging-station-costs","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-costs","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/charging-station-costs","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Charging station costs","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"a3f3ebc7-f70c-45c2-8017-774c4a6df168","link":{"id":"da5ee66b-38f3-4885-891f-5df8ef8ba99f","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/brands-charging-station","story":{"name":" Brands charging station","id":43394383,"uuid":"da5ee66b-38f3-4885-891f-5df8ef8ba99f","slug":"brands-charging-station","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/brands-charging-station","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/brands-charging-station","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"Brands","target":"_self","component":"navigation-link"}],"component":"navigation-dropdown"},{"_uid":"e8a69c50-f840-4c9b-8843-ce1ad4ab7043","link":{"id":"91ed5148-ced4-46b2-99fc-b86786798da6","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/","story":{"name":"overview","id":41803801,"uuid":"91ed5148-ced4-46b2-99fc-b86786798da6","slug":"blog","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/blog/","_stopResolving":true}},"title":"News","target":"_self","relation":[],"component":"navigation-link","disable_nofollow":false},{"_uid":"cdf93c03-649e-4e9e-8739-75547a62ddcc","title":"Customer service","children":[{"_uid":"6def3f65-01a2-4b3f-820b-0cf2b5cbd7ba","link":{"id":"","url":"https://support.50five.com/en/klantenservice-united-kingdom","linktype":"url","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"https://support.50five.com/en/klantenservice-united-kingdom"},"title":"Customer service","target":"_blank","component":"navigation-link"},{"_uid":"7fed0254-68d6-4c0e-8889-c85ed2581a0b","link":{"id":"","url":"https://support.50five.com/en/klantenservice-faq-shell-recharge-solutions","linktype":"url","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"https://support.50five.com/en/klantenservice-faq-shell-recharge-solutions"},"title":"Former Shell Recharge Solutions customer","target":"_blank","relation":[],"component":"navigation-link","disable_nofollow":false}],"component":"navigation-dropdown"}],"cta_link":{"id":"a62f238e-dd06-4a95-81a6-8e15f1a0726c","url":"","linktype":"story","fieldtype":"multilink","cached_url":"en-gb/e-mobility/inspection-form","story":{"name":"Inspection form","id":43403329,"uuid":"a62f238e-dd06-4a95-81a6-8e15f1a0726c","slug":"inspection-form","url":"en-gb/e-mobility/inspection-form","full_slug":"en-gb/e-mobility/inspection-form","_stopResolving":true}},"component":"navigation","cta_title":"Selection tool","cta_target":"_self"}],"logo_mobile":{"id":2127423,"alt":"50five e-mobility logo","name":"","focus":null,"title":"","filename":"https://a.storyblok.com/f/108028/x/dc33afc32f/e-mobility-logo.svg","copyright":"","fieldtype":"asset"}}],"component":"global"},"noIndex":false,"publishedAt":"2021-05-12T13:17:01.781Z","related":["b1e6dd9e-565c-415d-98e5-b46aacb1f2ee","8a770b75-3316-42b6-86e5-208728247d78"]}},
    "staticQueryHashes": ["2196881310"]}