Why you should switch to an electric car

As electric cars become more popular, it’s becoming easier to own one of your own. Charging points are popping up all over the country, from shopping centres to supermarkets and even your local pubs! But what are the benefits to taking the plunge and owning your own? We’re here to tell you some of the advantages of going green.

Cheaper to run

While the average electric car may be a bit pricier than the petrol one you’ve been looking at, you’ll be saving money in the long run. Government grants are available to go towards the cost of purchase - you could save up to £3500 on your next new car. Electric energy is also a lot cheaper than petrol and diesel, meaning you’ll be getting more miles for your money. What you spent on your car you’ll get back in what you saved on petrol.

An electric car also has a less complicated engine than a petrol car. This means there’s less likely to go wrong, saving you a few pennies on maintenance costs. If you drive around London, you won’t have to pay the congestion charge anymore either as electric cars are exempt.

 A smoother drive

They accelerate better, they tend to be automatic, and they’re much quieter that a petrol or diesel. An electric car vibrates less than a conventional car as the engine works in a different way, so you’ll be having a buttery smooth drive every time. There’s a reason why many performance cars are choosing to go green – they’re a nicer drive and their fast acceleration make them perfect for racing. While you might not be looking to be the next Lewis Hamilton, you’ll definitely enjoy your daily commute a bit more.

Electric cars are also more convenient – you don’t even need to be by your car while it charges. A lot of charging points come with an app you can download straight to your smartphone. Now you can go about your shopping and set your charging on your phone, so that your car is ready for when you get back. No more inconvenient stops for petrol!

Better for the environment

The biggest seller of the electric car is its lack of emissions. With no petrol going into your car, there’s no toxic emissions coming back out. Also, there’s the opportunity to charge your car with renewable energy, so you can cut down those emissions even more. Less emissions not only help to reduce global warming, but also make the local air quality better. This means the more people that switch the electric, the healthier we’ll all be.