Unlike the diesel and gasoline cars we are used to, electric cars are vehicles with an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine.

Energy is delivered to the electric motor via battery packs or batteries. The electric motor, on the other hand, converts the energy into motion energy by transmitting it to the wheels, and in turn, the automobile is moved.

First of all, there are 3 different methods at this stage and these methods are as follows:

1. Wired Charging Technique: It is the method in which the car is charged with a socket and wire, just like a mobile phone. There are 3 levels of wired charging speed:

   Stage 1 is known as home charging. The vehicle is charged by plugging it into a conventional household socket. Since the kWh (kilowatt) used is low, the battery takes an average of 29 hours to fully charge.

   Stage 2 is known as normal charging. It is possible to charge the car at the charging stations located in common areas such as malls, parking lots, and gas stations. Optionally, these charging stations can be personalized by installing them in private areas.

   Stage 3 is known as fast charging. Since the energy transfer is high, the car can be fully charged in a minimum of 30 minutes. Usually, charging is done with the help of stations located at the relevant service points.

   

2. Wireless Charging Technique: In this effortless and practical method, it suffices to park the car in an inductive area mounted on the floor. No kind of socket or wire equipment is needed.

3. QuickDrop: That’s the name given to the replacement od and empty battery with a full one. At certain replacement points, the empty battery of your vehicle can be replaced with a full battery within minutes by authorized specialists. This method eliminates the hassle of waiting for the charging time.

Battery: It is the part in mobile phones where electrical energy is stored, like the part that stores the charge. Batteries usually contain lithium-ion.

Voltage: Refers to the speed of electricity transfer used when charging electric cars.

Range: The maximum distance that electric cars can travel on a fully charged battery is called range. The range may vary depending on the make/model of the vehicle and the battery type.

EV (Electric Vehicles): It means electric vehicles.

BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles): It means battery-operated electric vehicles.

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles): It means hybrid electric vehicles that charge with the help of equipment.

Kwh (Kilowatt): Refers to the amount of energy produced in an hour.

The first known electric car in history was invented in Vermont, USA by Thomas Davenport in 1835 in the form of a small locomotive using a pivot, two electric magnets and a battery. Between 1832 and 1839, the automobile was invented at the same time by Robert Anderson in Aberdeen, Scotland, and the vehicle was not chargeable. Therefore, it was not preferred in daily life, thus being relatively unsuccessful. In 1897, electric taxis began to appear on the streets of New York, America. The first large-scale American electric car manufacturer was the Pope Manufacturing Company of Connecticut. In the 1900s, electric cars reached their golden age. At that time, the interest in electric cars started to increase due to the vibration and noise problems experienced in gasoline-powered vehicles. In 1908, the Model T appeared as a gasoline-powered vehicle. Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile market by putting the automobile into mass production. In 1912, gasoline-powered cars became popular again due to the prices brought by mass production being budget-friendly. Electric cars began to lose their popularity in the 1920s due to the need to travel long distances and the ease of finding gasoline. The increase in the number of automobiles in the 1960s led to air pollution problems. Due to these factors affecting many people, electric cars started to come up again in terms of environmental awareness. BMW designed its 1602 E vehicle in 1972 and exhibited it at the Olympic Games, but the model never went into production. The first known electric car rental in history was started in 1976 by a Dallas-based company. Between 1990 and 1997, the Amendment of the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act came into force and the studies in this field started to receive support. In the same years, the production of the EV1, which was described as the “world’s most efficient” vehicle, was completed and put into market. Although these cars, which belonged to General Motors CEO Roger Smith, received pretty positive comments, they were later recalled from the market and thrown into the junkyard. Today, they are exhibited in museums. Between 1997 and 2000, brands such as Toyota, Chevy's, Honda, Ford, and Nissan released their own EVs. At that time, leasing was preferred instead of selling. Between 2000 and 2010, production of Tesla was considered revolutionary and unlike other cars, it was designed with the capacity to travel 200 km on a single charge. Roadster, which was also released by Tesla in 2011, had a range of 240 km.

In today’s world, electric cars are the focus of attention for both consumers and rental companies. Many automobile brands have put their electric cars into market and are making progress in the automobile industry by improving these designs every year.

Advantages of Electric Vehicles:

• Since there is no internal combustion engine, they don’t have a gearbox, clutch pedal, or exhaust. They are environmentally friendly vehicles as no exhaust gas is produced.

• They offer the pleasure of comfortable driving thanks to their rapid speed change, silent driving and fast response features.

• Vehicle manufacturing countries and companies support electric cars to minimize the damage to the environment. For this reason, legal support is given to electric cars in terms of taxes.

• The charging and battery costs of electric cars save 75 percent compared to conventional gasoline and diesel cars. Since the engine structure is simpler in comparison to the internal combustion engine, the costs of maintenance are also significantly reduced.

• The increasing interest in the electric car allows the number of charging stations to increase. It is possible to charge the vehicle almost anywhere, thanks to easy and fast charging stations in recreational facilities, malls, parking lots and even at home.

Disadvantages of Electric Vehicles:

• Although the mass production of electric cars reduces the cost, they are offered at much higher prices than gasoline and diesel vehicles.

• Since electric cars are not common in our country, the demand for them is low in the second-hand vehicle sales market. If you want to sell your vehicle after use, this process may be a bit difficult for you.

• It is possible to go long distances when the battery is fully charged. When its battery starts to get low, you should charge your vehicle at a suitable charging station. If you miss or forget to do this, waiting for the vehicle to recharge at the station can delay your ride.

• Although the number of charging stations has increased, there are not enough stations in our country.

• GIO

• Sharz.net

• ZES (Zorlu Energy Solutions)

• Voltrun

• Gersan – G-Charge

• Tesla Supercharger

• Togg Charging Stations

• Kalyon EV Charging (kalyonev.com web is still in the making)

• Eşarj

• Tora Şarj

There are several factors that affect range in electric vehicles. The driving range of the vehicle varies depending on the conditions and cases in which it is used.

While, in some cases, it is the driver that affects the range, in other cases factors other than the driver play a role.

• Traffic jam

• The ground structure on which the vehicle is used

• Driving distances

• Weather conditions (heat, wind direction) are among the factors that affect the range, apart from the the drivers.

• Regular charging of the vehicle.

• Driving mode relative to the ground.

• Air conditioner settings

• Speed and brake control

• The condition of the tires and the pressure value are among the factors stemming from the driver that affect the range.

TOGG is the automobile brand to be produced in Turkey by TOGG, which was established on 28 June 2018 with the partnership of BMC, Anadolu Group, Zorlu Holding, Turkcell and TOBB. It is classified as middle-class C segment.

The car was launched on 27 December 2019 with an event held in Bilişim Vadisi in Gebze.

The Italian design bureau Pininfarina took part in its design, and original changes were made with the contributions of 121 engineers.

In addition, it was designed to receive five stars in crash tests, and seven standard and two optional airbags will be used in the vehicle. The plan is to produce the first model as C SUV class and to have produced 5 different models by 2030.

As for its technical features:

As in many electric cars, the battery will be produced from lithium-ion batteries. Two different power packs, 314 km and 523 km with a single charge, were offered, and the regenerative braking system, which is expected to recharge the battery in times of deceleration and extend the range up to 20%, was used.

A total of three different versions are offered, two standard and one long range. All versions are produced with engine power of 160 kW / 218 PS and rear-engine drive.

TOGG T10X V1 RWD Standard Range has a range of 314 km and is sold for prices starting from 953,000,00₺.

TOGG T10X V2 RWD Standard Range has a range of 314 km and is sold for prices starting from 1,055,000,00₺.

TOGG T10X V2 RWD Long Range has a range of 523 km and is sold for prices starting from 1.215,000,00₺.

You can visit the website https://www.togg.com.tr/ and get detailed information in order to have Turkey's first domestically produced car.

Pre-order applications started on March 16, 2023, pre-order holders will be determined in the presence of a notary on March 28, and the TOGG T10X, Turkey's first innately electric smart device, will meet its owners.