Quiz: test your electric knowledge

Answer b)

You might be surprised to learn that the VLV was an electric vehicle. It was 2.67m long and 1.21m wide. It weighed 350kg and travelled at 22mph at best, over a distance of 43 to 49 miles. The batteries weighed 160kg. 377 VLVs were produced between June 1941 and February 1945. 

Answer a) 

In the UK, the average number of miles per day travelled is 15 miles according to the Governments National Travel Survey 2022.

Answer a)

Electric Vehicles are exempt from charges in Low Emission Vehicle Zones, meaning you can continue to drive through city centres in these new areas without incurring a charge.

Answer b)

There are four types of electrified vehicles: 

• MHEV P2/P3/HEV (HYBRID VEHICLES). Hybrid vehicles use electricity only when starting.
  Range: 1.2 to 1.8 miles.

• PHEV (RECHARGEABLE HYBRID VEHICLES). Rechargeable hybrid vehicles combine electric technology for daily journeys with a range of around 31 miles and thermal (petrol) use for long journeys.
  Range: 24 to 49 miles.

• BEV (100% ELECTRIC VEHICLES). 100% electric vehicles whose average range varies according to the model and various factors.
  Range: 93 to 434 miles.

• FCV (HYDROGEN VEHICLES): Hydrogen/fuel cell vehicles. The technology remains expensive to manufacture. It is not yet widely available but is a possible solution for the future. 

Answers a) c) d) e) g) h) i) 

Apart from the level of battery charge, the main factors affecting the range of a vehicle are: heating according to the outside temperature (the battery must supply a specific electric heater), driving style, speed (at 80mph, the range of a 100% electric vehicle is cut in half) and topography (when driving uphill, your fuel consumption is increased and will impact your range), as well as the number of passengers on board and any luggage they may have, the tyre pressure and the use of auxiliary consumers.

Answer c) 

At the beginning of 2023, the Peugeot range will include 16 electrified vehicles:  

• 100% electric: e-208, e-2008, e-RIFTER, e-TRAVELLER, e-PARTNER, e-EXPERT, e-BOXER ;

• Plug-in hybrids: 308 PLUG-IN HYBRID, 308 SW PLUG-IN HYBRID, SUV PLUG-IN 3008 HYBRID & 3008 PLUG-IN HYBRID 4, 408 PLUG-IN HYBRID, 508 PLUG-IN HYBRID, 508 SW PLUG-IN HYBRID, 508 PSE, 508 SW PSE

Answer a)

2025 

Answer b)

Approximately 350,000 charging points

The distribution of charging points in Europe is not always optimal. However, by 2030, the aim is to increase the number of charging points across Europe tenfold. 

Answer b) 

30 minutes using a 100kW charger.

New batteries and very high power charging stations now offer record charging times, suitable for long journeys. In addition, at work or at home, a dedicated charging point (WallBox) simplifies daily recharging.