Why Buy An Electric Vehicle

Why Buy An Electric Vehicle?

Electric cars are the future and now is probably the time to buy a second-hand one especially if you can charge at home. Prices for these, although a little more expensive than diesel or petrol are balanced by running costs being much lower. There is no engine, no gearbox and no clutch and the brakes are lightly used as most of the braking is achieved by regenerating more electricity for the battery and therefore last longer before needing replacement. So servicing costs are much less. Batteries are generally guaranteed for 100,000 miles and are lasting very much longer than that. On most second-hand electric cars there is no annual car tax and so a further saving. If you live in a low-emission zone you will benefit by not having to pay those penalty charges along with new diesel & petrol cars they are not liable.

Beyond the costs is the fact that electric cars are fun to drive, have good acceleration and of course mean that it is helping the planet by not using fossil fuels. Every one of my customers is pleased with their purchase and some have already purchased two and others have upgraded their electric car already. If you have to make a long journey there are many fast chargers working especially on the motorways. You probably have to plan journeys and recharging stops a little more than you might have done with an ICE (internal combustion engine) and you have to be mindful that in winter your range will get less with temperatures approaching zero degrees centigrade and with greater use of heating, lighting and windscreen wipers.

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