Driving Into the Future: Meet Alex, Southwater’s New Electric Vehicle Driving Instructor!

    Key Takeaways

• Eco-Friendly Local Driving: Pri Plus School of Motoring introduces Alex, a new instructor offering full Electric Vehicle (EV) tuition across Southwater and local surrounding villages.
• Master Advanced EV Tech: Learn modern driving skills specific to electric automatics, including regenerative braking and smooth one-pedal driving.
• Tailored EV Refresher Courses: Specialised lessons are available for full licence holders looking to confidently transition from traditional petrol/diesel cars to an EV.

We have some incredibly exciting news for the Southwater community! Pri Plus School of Motoring is officially expanding our local team, and we want to give a massive, warm welcome to our newest driving instructor, Alex.

If you live in Southwater or any of our beautiful surrounding local villages, you’re about to see Alex out on the road. She is ready to help local learners secure their independence, but she is bringing something extra special to our local lanes: a fully electric, high-tech EV training vehicle.

Why Learn in an EV with Alex?

The UK driving landscape is changing fast. With automatic and electric cars becoming the standard, learning to drive in a fully electric vehicle sets you up perfectly for life on modern roads.

Driving an EV is smooth, quiet, and incredibly eco-friendly—but it does require a few unique skills that you don't get in a traditional petrol or diesel car. That's where Alex’s specialised expertise comes in.

Mastering the Art of Modern EV Driving: Regenerative Braking & One-Pedal Driving

One of the most exciting aspects of training with Alex is learning how to master an EV’s advanced automatic features.

While older cars required drivers to learn "cadence braking" (manually pumping the brakes to prevent a skid), modern electric vehicles do something much smarter and entirely automatic: regenerative braking.

When you train with Alex, you will learn how to master:

• Regenerative Braking: This is a brilliant feature where the electric motor goes into reverse the moment you lift your foot off the accelerator. Instead of wasting energy as heat, the car automatically slows itself down safely and uses that kinetic energy to recharge the main battery!
• One-Pedal Driving: Alex will teach you how to smoothly control both your acceleration and your stopping using primarily the accelerator pedal. It makes navigating Southwater's junctions, roundabouts, and local traffic unbelievably smooth and stress-free.

Not a Beginner? Book an EV Refresher Lesson!

Already have your driving licence but thinking about making the switch to an electric car? It can feel a bit daunting to drive an EV for the first time if you're used to a traditional engine.

Alex is offering specialised EV Refresher Lessons right here in Southwater. She will take you out through the local villages, help you get used to the unique feel of electric throttle responses, master the regenerative braking system, and build your confidence so you can drive your own EV with complete peace of mind.

Ready to Route Your Eco-Friendly Driving Journey?

Alex is local, highly trained, and passionate about teaching the next generation of drivers how to handle the roads safely and sustainably. Whether you are a complete beginner looking to pass your test in an automatic EV, or an experienced driver wanting an electric refresher course, Alex is here to help.

Slots in the Southwater area are going to fill up incredibly fast!

Give our friendly team a call today on 0333 772 9842 or find your local instructor to book your first lesson and take your first step toward a full UK driving licence.