At EVision Electric Vehicles, we speak to curious drivers every single day. As the UK’s first pure electric vehicle hire company, we have helped thousands of motorists step into clean driving. Even so, we still hear the same old rumours floating around.
Misinformation often travels far faster than the truth. Many common doubts stem from early electric cars or sensational news headlines. Here’s the real facts behind three widespread electric vehicle misconceptions.
Myth One: Your EV Will Run Out of Battery Before You Get to Where You Need to Go
The fear of running out of power on a journey is commonly known as range anxiety. Many drivers worry that an electric car will leave them stranded on a dark hard shoulder.
In reality, modern battery technology has made massive progress in recent years. Most electric cars in our fleet deliver a real-world range between 200 and 300 miles on a full charge. Premium models can easily cover over 300 miles without stopping.
When you look at daily UK driving habits, total mileage is usually quite small. Official transport stats show that most daily car journeys in Great Britain are under 10 miles. Even if you commute 30 miles every day, you will only need to charge once or twice a week. Built-in navigation tools also track your battery level. They point you toward nearby charge points long before you run low.
Myth Two: There Aren’t Enough Chargers
Another frequent concern is that the UK lacks adequate public charging points. People picture endless queues at service stations or broken chargers in rural areas.
While infrastructure development must keep expanding, the UK public charging network has grown rapidly. According to Zapmap, at the end of September there were over 124,000 active EV chargers in over 48,000 locations. With thousands of new EV chargers installed every month.
Most modern ultra-rapid chargers can boost your battery from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in roughly 20 minutes. That gives you just enough time for a quick coffee break, without the long queue to charge!.
It is also worth noting how EV drivers charge in practice. Over 80 per cent of charging takes place overnight at home or at the workplace. Public charging hubs exist mainly to support longer motorway trips rather than daily local travel.
Myth Three: Electric Cars Catch Fire More Easily
Some news headlines love to cover electric car fires. Because electric vehicles are relatively new, these rare incidents receive heavy media focus. This widespread coverage can make electric vehicles seem volatile.
However, verified statistical data shows a very different story. Studies confirm that petrol and diesel cars catch fire far more often. Traditional combustion vehicles carry large tanks of highly flammable liquid fuel. They also feature hot engine blocks and complex exhaust systems.
In contrast to electric vehicles that rely on sealed battery packs. Additionally, advanced thermal monitoring systems continuously track temperature and voltage inside the pack. Lithium-ion battery fires do require specialist response techniques. However, the overall fire risk in an electric car remains significantly lower than in a traditional petrol or diesel car.
Why You Should Hire an Electric Vehicle from EVision
If you want to experience electric driving without a permanent commitment, hiring is the ideal choice. At EVision Electric Vehicles, we make stepping into an EV straightforward, flexible, and completely stress-free.
When you hire an electric vehicle from us, you benefit from fantastic perks designed around your convenience:
- Free Charging Perks: Enjoy free charging at our EVision locations and Diggerland Theme Park sites.
- Flexible Rental Periods: Our hire periods start from as little as 24 hours, however we can also accommodate long term rentals up to three years.
- No Long Leasing Contracts: You are never locked into long multi-year leases. Enjoy a variety of electric models on flexible terms that suit your schedule.
- Full Maintenance Included: All routine servicing, repairs, and tyre wear are included in your hire rate.
- Vehicle Swaps: On hires over 12 months, you can upgrade or downgrade your vehicle twice during your term.
- True Green Power: Our fleet is charged using 100% renewable energy generated by our own solar panels.
- Free Collection: You can pick up your vehicle free of charge from any of our four UK collection points.
Whether you need a compact city car, a luxury saloon, or a practical commercial van to hire, our team is ready to help. View our full fleet, and book your hire on our website today!
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All information correct as of: 29th October 2026.
