Electric Vehicles

With the surge in fuel prices, many drivers are thinking seriously about changing to an Electric Vehicle.

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The biggest drawback to having an Electric car is the initial cost, however leasing is available. Buying second-hand is another option though previously this has been a drawback due to battery life. Studies now show a modern electric car battery should have 95% of capacity after 100.000 miles.

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Although electricity prices have risen to a record high lately, petrol and diesel prices have risen even faster.

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Sadly most Electric cars priced at between 40 and 50k are out of reach of many families at 37% higher than petrol and diesel cars but there are a few models in the 20 to 30k bracket with more second-hand models coming onto the market  as electric vehicles become more popular.

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There is no Road Fund Tax on electric cars saving upwards of £155 a year plus grants on the purchase price of some models. These are available on cars with a recommended retail price of less the £32.000 including VAT and delivery. Another potential saving is on the London congestion charge of £15 per day. Bath, Birmingham, Bradford and Bristol are all due to introduce Clean Air Zones.

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Winter temperatures reduce the driving range by about a fifth.

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Coming in 2023 will be a Lotus the world’s first hyper-SUV costing around £100k and a promised range of 373 miles and 0 to 60 in less than 3 seconds and a top speed of 161 miles per hour. A proper boy’s toy. (Girls too)!!