Electric Vehicles (EVs)

To encourage sustainable travel and reduce air pollution, Sunderland City Council supports the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). We acknowledge the uptake of electric vehicles is accelerating and that zero emission vehicles can deliver significant benefits, particularly in relation to air quality and health for our residents and visitors.
 

Switching to EV 

Switching to EV is a great way to reduce your environmental impact. EVs are a more sustainable alternative to petrol and diesel cars. They significantly lower carbon emissions and improve local air quality. 

EVs can offer benefits, including: 

• Lower maintenance costs 
• A quieter driving experience 

Though the initial cost can be higher, EV's are cheaper to run and maintain over time, and the second-hand market is expanding, making them more accessible and affordable. 
 

Myth Busting

Myth 1: Electric vehicles are 'dirty' producing as many carbon dioxide emissions as a petrol or diesel vehicle. 

Fact: EVs emit zero emissions on the road, and the energy to power them is only getting greener. Pure EVs run on electricity. This means that, unlike petrol and diesel cars, they emit zero tailpipe emissions.

Myth 2: Electric vehicles aren't suited to long journeys 

Fact: Pure electric vehicles have an average range of 197 miles, with many models able to go further on a single charge.

Myth 3: The grid can't support an increase in electric vehicle charging 

Fact: Estimates show that if we all switched our petrol or diesel vehicles to electric overnight, we would experience only a 10% increase in demand, fitting comfortably within the grid's capacity. 

Further details can be found here:  

Electric vehicles: debunking the myths - Energy Saving Trust 

Busting the myths and misconceptions about electric vehicles | National Grid Group 

Have your say 

To provide feedback and comment on EV charging in Sunderland contact: evcharging@sunderland.gov.uk