Category: ELECTRIFICATION

Should you go electric for your next car?

At Buckingham Motor Company, we are moving into a new era where we have more flexibility over what we can sell.  Now that we no longer have the Ford oval over the door, we have decided to try and move down the 'electric avenue' - yes pun intended...

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What I drive

I’m speaking to more and more people who are torn between the purr of a petrol engine and the future-friendliness of electric cars.

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How can I charge my Electric Vehicle?

One way of charging your electric vehicle is the Home charging option. An accessible, cost-effective way of charging your hybrid or electric vehicle is to simply plug it in to a standard, domestic socket and leave it to charge. It may not be the fastest way of charging due to limited power availability but it does not require any other hardware.

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What is a Mild Hybrid?

A Mild Hybrid has both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. At low speed the engine can switch itself to the electric motor and it is able to recharge automatically so there is no need to connect to a power source. A Mild Hybrid is a great option for people who tend to use their cars for shorter journeys around their town or at a slower speed.

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What is the All-New Kuga Hybrid?

The All-New Kuga Hybrid, designed to deliver a cleaner and quieter approach to SUV driving. It comes with a huge range of technology giving you support and comfort whilst driving. The Ford co-pilot 360 combines a range of sophisticated technology to improve your journeys.

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What is the Electric Hybrid Range?

Internal combustion engine(diesel or petrol) assisted by electric power with a conventional manual gearbox. It has Electric assistance from an electric motor/generator which takes the place of starter motor and alternator, this can assist the internal combustion engine to fill in torque at low road speed and to provide a power boost for overtaking.

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