Why Go Electric or Hybrid?

This is the question that many motorists are asking themselves. Here
at Williams Group, we’re fully committed to the electric revolution – as
are the brands we represent in the North West: BMW, MINI,
Jaguar and Land Rover.

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are more affordable to run than their combustion-engined counterparts – and since they produce zero CO₂emissions, they’re 100% eco-friendly too.

BMW I Series The BMW i range offers a wide choice of pure electric vehicles, from compact yet practical hatchbacks such as the BMW i3 to the blisteringly fast BMW iX M60 SUV.

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MINI Electric The classic MINI is now available in 100% electric form, and it’s better than ever with a range of 143 miles.

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Jaguar I Pace The award-winning I-Pace is Jaguar’s first all-electric SUV – and a potent one at that. It also offers a range of up to 292 miles.

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Land Rover Land Rover has electrified many of its vehicles – for instance, you’ll find mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid iterations of the Range Rover, Ranger Rover Evoque, Discover Sport and Defender. View Range

The Benefits to You. EVs in particular are affordable to run, and because they produce no CO2 emissions, they’re exempt from congestion charges and subject to zero or low Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates.

Where Can I Charge? You can charge your EV or PHEV at home or at work – or at one of thousands of public access points located all around the UK. View Charging Points

Electric Vehicles Explained

Featuring an all-electric range roughly between 182 and 188 miles*

Electric An EV is powered by an electric motor, which in turn is given energy by a high-capacity battery. Of all the available kinds of motor car, an EV is the most cost-effective to run and maintain. An EV’s battery requires external charging. View Stock

Plug-in hybrid Next to an EV, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is the most efficient form of vehicle, and produces considerably fewer emissions than a combustion-engined car. PHEVs run mainly on fuel but offer the option to travel on all-electric power, typically for 30-40 miles. As is the case with EVs, a PHEV’s battery requires manual charging. View Stock

Hybrid/ mild hybrid A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) has a combustion engine, an electric motor and a battery. Unlike a PHEV, a mild hybrid can’t run on electric power, although a full hybrid offers very limited all-electric range. However, an HEV’s battery is low maintenance because it’s self-charging. HEVs are usually more affordable to run and produce fewer emissions than regular cars. View Stock

Why Buy From Us? Your Vehicles. Your Way. Anywhere. Williams Group is a premium automotive retailer located in Bolton, Liverpool, Manchester, Rochdale and Stockport. Since our humble family-run beginnings in 1909, we’ve expanded while maintaining strong community links. Our longevity is testament to our deep-rooted commitment to delivering high-quality products and services and first-class customer service.

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FAQs

You’ll find our most frequently asked questions below – if after reading you still have queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at your local Williams centre.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

It varies from vehicle to vehicle and depends on the charging method employed. For instance, assuming the MINI Electric’s battery is at zero and requires a full charge, it’ll cost:

£11 – at home or at work (using a 3kW three-pin supply or a 7kW fast-charging wallbox)
£15 – at a public access point (using a 50kW rapid charger)

Please note: the above costs are correct as of December 2022

How much are EV home chargers?

On average, it costs about £1,000 to have a dedicated fast-charging wallbox installed. However, there are incentives and offer that may reduce this cost.

What happens when an electric car runs out of charge?

You’ll no longer be able to drive it. However, there’s no need for this situation to arise if you plan your motoring day around the numerous charging options that are available.

Are EVs more expensive than petrol/diesel cars?

While EVs are typically more expensive than fuel vehicles, the price gap is closing all the time. The running costs are also significantly lower, resulting in a cost saving over time.

How long do electric cars last?

An EV battery usually comes with an eight-year warranty, but they can last up to ten years with regular maintenance.

Get In Contact. Your Vehicles. Your Way. Anywhere. If you’d like to know more about the ways in which electric or hybrid cars can benefit you, please get in touch with us today. Contact Us

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Williams Motor Co (Holdings) Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Williams Motor Co (Holdings) Ltd to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only.

We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders may pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. For used vehicles we will receive a fixed commission for introducing you to lenders which is calculated by reference to the vehicle or as a percentage of the amount you borrow. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.

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