Answer these 9 questions and test your knowledge of electric driving. You'll find the answer under each question – but don't look until you've answered them all!
1. What was the first 100% electric Peugeot?
a) The Peugeot 106
b) The Peugeot VLV
c) The Peugeot 208
1. What was the first 100% electric Peugeot?
a) The Peugeot 106
b) The Peugeot VLV
c) The Peugeot 208
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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.
2. What is the average mileage per day for most UK drivers?
a) Under 20 miles
b) 21 - 30 miles
c) 31 - 40 miles
2. What is the average mileage per day for most UK drivers?
a) Under 20 miles
b) 21 - 30 miles
c) 31 - 40 miles
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Answer a)
In the UK, the average number of miles per day travelled is 15 miles according to the Governments National Travel Survey 2022.
3. In large cities, what is one of the advantages enjoyed by drivers of electric vehicles?
a) Free access to Low Emission Vehicle Zones
b) Bus lanes can be used, as can taxi areas.
c) Pedestrian areas are accessible on Sundays.
3. In large cities, what is one of the advantages enjoyed by drivers of electric vehicles?
a) Free access to Low Emission Vehicle Zones
b) Bus lanes can be used, as can taxi areas.
c) Pedestrian areas are accessible on Sundays.
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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.
4. How many types of electrified vehicles are currently on the market?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
4. How many types of electrified vehicles are currently on the market?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
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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.
5. What factors influence the range of an electric vehicle? (You can choose multiple answers)
a) Heating
b) Age of the driver
c) Driving style
d) Speed
e) Topography
f) Driver's workload
g) Tyre pressure
h) Use of auxiliary consumers
i) The load carried
5. What factors influence the range of an electric vehicle? (You can choose multiple answers)
a) Heating
b) Age of the driver
c) Driving style
d) Speed
e) Topography
f) Driver's workload
g) Tyre pressure
h) Use of auxiliary consumers
i) The load carried
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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.
6. In 2023, how many electrified vehicles (all types) will the Peugeot range have?
a) 8
b) 12
c) 16
6. In 2023, how many electrified vehicles (all types) will the Peugeot range have?
a) 8
b) 12
c) 16
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Answer c)
At the beginning of 2023, the Peugeot range will include 16 electrified vehicles:
7. When does Peugeot plan to offer a 100% electric range?
a) 2025
b) 2027
c) 2030
7. When does Peugeot plan to offer a 100% electric range?
a) 2025
b) 2027
c) 2030
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Answer a)
2025
8. How many charging stations are there in the European network in 2023?
a) Approximately 230,000 terminals
b) Approximately 350,000 terminals
c) Approximately 700,000 terminals
8. How many charging stations are there in the European network in 2023?
a) Approximately 230,000 terminals
b) Approximately 350,000 terminals
c) Approximately 700,000 terminals
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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.
9. Using a fast charging station, how long does it take to recharge a battery to 80%?
a) 3 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 60 minutes
9. Using a fast charging station, how long does it take to recharge a battery to 80%?
a) 3 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 60 minutes
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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.
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