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If you think Electric Vehicles are just the \u2018updated\u2019 version of petrol vehicles, think again. EVs have been re-engineered from the ground up to take advantage of all the latest safety, entertainment, and comfort technology in the automotive space built into what seem like space-age vehicles. So, what are the best design features of EVs at the moment? Here are some of the best \u2013 as well as one that\u2019ll save you a bit of money.<\/a><\/p>\n Gone are the days of EVs taking forever <\/em>to charge. Fast charging of 250kW+ is now becoming standard across so many vehicles, which takes cars from 10% to 80% in a matter of minutes instead of hours. That could mean topping up your car when you\u2019re doing a weekly shop or dashing around for appointments. Range anxiety? With Fast Charging and the PlugShare app<\/a> installed, you can forget about it!<\/p>\n Another great feature for people who are stepping up to everything all-electric, including solar power, is using your car as a battery for night-time use. Vehicle 2 Home tech uses your car as a battery to use surplus energy generated during the day; or you can sell it back into the grid using Vehicle 2 Grid tech. Who says an EV doesn\u2019t pay for itself?<\/p>\n AI is everywhere \u2013 but can it save your bacon in a pinch? Smart side mirrors, lane change assist, proximity warnings \u2013 it can all help you avoid accidents to yourself and other people.<\/a> Many EVs such as the Tesla series have all this baked in, so you can rest assured you\u2019re driving in a much safer vehicle than most petrol or diesel vehicles on the road.<\/p>\n Though most EVs are fitted with sensors and cameras to help you park, you can let the car take over and parallel park perfectly each time with automatic parking. Autonomous driving or \u201cautopilot\u201d can also assist you on long journeys, especially if there\u2019s long stretches between curves and tight turns. Autonomous braking can also react quicker than a human, so you\u2019re able to better avoid collisions.<\/p>\n EVs have fewer moving parts than petrol vehicles and can be up to 70% cheaper to maintain \u2013 gone are the days of six-month oil or fluid changes. Brake pads and machining as well as tyres are still a factor in maintenance \u2013 but even under high use this could net you 60,000km before you even think of driving to the mechanic.<\/p>\nFast charging<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Vehicle 2 Grid \/ Vehicle 2 Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Artificial intelligence-powered safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Auto parking and autonomous driving<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cheaper to service<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Financing and re-financing EVs<\/strong><\/h2>\n