SHOULD I BUY AN ELECTRIC CAR?
As the government plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, everyone is now questioning "should I buy an electric car?’’.
ELECTRIC CARS EXPLAINED
The motor’s engine is replaced with an electric motor for the car to be an electric car. Vehicle owners will use and rely on charging points which can be installed outside their homes or users can find charging points on the road which take electricity from the grid. Electricity is stored in rechargeable batteries that power the electric motor.
ARE ELECTRIC CARS WORTH THE INVESTMENT?
So ’Should I buy an electric car?’’, there are a number of factors to consider. Here are the pros and cons:
Carbon emissions are a huge issue for the planet and the environment that we live in, and conventional cars largely contribute to the emissions and pollution. If you own this type of vehicle you are effectively exempt from congestion charges.
Finally, not only are the running costs significantly lower for an electric car but there are a number of government grants and initiatives that are in place to promote the use of electric cars. This includes help to buy an electric car scheme and help to install a charging point for home use.
However, you must consider these cons!
Electric cars can travel less distance
Electric cars can take a long time to recharge