text: New Plymouth electric car charger firm signs with 50 dealerships - Business Live
  Car Charge Go supplies home charging equipment and support as UK heads towards life post-petrol after 2030
  Kate Searl, operations director of Car Charge Go
  A new Plymouth business which specialises in charging equipment for electric cars has sparked into life by signing up with more than 50 dealerships around the UK.
  Car Charge Go is an online retail supplier, specialising in home charging equipment and accessories for all electric or hybrid motors.
  The company was set up to provide a step-by-step guide for people buying electric and hybrid cars from purchase to installation and how to maximise the return on their investment through Government-sanctioned grants, which can be for up to £350, but are subject to eligibility.
  The Government has made its ambitions for the future of electrical motoring clear: by 2030 the production of fuel-powered vehicles is to cease and by 2035 only zero-emission cars will be available for sale.
  But for many electric car owners, the industry is still seen as somewhat niche, which results in a limited aftersales care package provided by many dealers, Car Charge Go said.
  The company said it is determined to change this, ensuring anybody considering the transition to electric driving can confidently do so.
  The business is run by Kate Searl and she stressed it understands the complexities of electric vehicle ownership and maintenance, and aims to remove all headaches and uncertainty from the investment process.
  Kate Searl, operations director of Car Charge Go, at MW Ocean Plymouth to view the new BMW iX3, pictured with, left to right, Simon Penney (Ocean BMW), Ben Zirati (Car Charge Go), and Garry Parker (head of Ocean BMW)
  With multiple charger manufacturers to choose from, Car Charge Go aims to help motorists find the right one for their vehicle, and has products from about eight different producers.
  Typically they are small and compact and can be mounted on the wall of a house, and charge a vehicle, off-peak, overnight in up to about four hours.
  The cost of an entry-point charger starts at about £500, for 7kW, and provides about 30 miles of motoring on one charge. An electrician needs to install the charger, and Car Charge Go can help with this.
  Just one electric car on the roads saves an average of 1.5million grams of CO2 over a year and on a cost per mile basis, fuelling a fully electric car costs up to a quarter or less than traditional petrol or diesel.
  Car Charge Go has already paired up with more than 50 significant dealerships across the UK, with more in the pipeline. BMW Ocean Plymouth, on Longbridge Road, is the latest major dealership to join the Car Charge Go family.
  BMW has committed to a substantial electric vehicle strategy, with the BMW i and MINI Electric ranges capturing the imagination of drivers throughout the world.
  BMW Ocean and Car Charge Go now share a vision for a greener future, where electric-powered motoring becomes the norm sooner rather than later.
  So, Car Charge Go chose the launch of the new fully-electric, £60,000, BMW iX3 - which ranges up to 285 miles between charges thanks to a rear mounted electric motor which is linked to the car's batteries - to reveal how the two businesses will work in partnership.
  Mrs Searl, operations director of Car Charge Go, said: "We are thrilled to officially launch Car Charge Go, especially alongside such a reputable dealership as BMW Ocean Plymouth. "Garry Parker, the head of Ocean BMW, shares our vision for a brighter, more environmentally conscientious future on Britain's roads.
  "Working alongside BMW Ocean to provide a complete aftercare service, we are confident that Car Charge Go can help more and more motorists make a smooth transition into electric or hybrid vehicle ownership. We look forward to spearheading this initiative to protect the planet for future generations without sacrificing the necessity of car ownership."
  Mr Parker said: "The Government has said 2030, so it's serious and people have to start thinking about it."