Pro's and con's for buying an electric vehicle
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replied on 12/01/2018 12:26
Posted on 12/01/2018 12:26
Whether it is worthy of consideration depends on individuals usage.
For me at present there would be only the disadvantage of increased purchase cost. We have two cars. An X-Trail mainly for holidays and touring and there is no sensibly priced EV with range or indeed that is permitted to tow.
Our second vehicle probably costs around £300 a year in fuel and £125 in road fund and is serviced every two years or so.
cyberyacht replied on 12/01/2018 12:55
Posted on 12/01/2018 12:55
Our runabout uses a similar amount of fuel but the VED is only £30, again with bi-annual servicing. The only saving would be the fuel costs which, when offset against the capital expenditure would take 70 years to recoup. Can't see any battery currently available having that sort of longevity. The current vehicle is likely to see out our motoring days.
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cariadon replied on 12/01/2018 13:00
Posted on 12/01/2018 13:00
We only have one vehicle which is our tow vehicle, so another reason that it would not suit us.
However anyone who commutes a short distance to work it would be ideal.
I believe the are being introduced to get rid of pollution, for clean air, and to reduce the use of fossil fuel, but it ends fossil fuel at the moment to produce electricity, even the large wind turbines needs the boost of electricity to start them turning .
replied on 12/01/2018 13:03
cariadon replied on 12/01/2018 13:18
SELL replied on 12/01/2018 13:20
replied on 12/01/2018 13:34
cariadon replied on 12/01/2018 13:39
huskydog replied on 12/01/2018 13:43
Posted on 12/01/2018 13:43
Its like all new ideas it takes time for people to "get on board" , just look at the first mobile phones ,huge things with a heavy battery pack , but now they are so light and small , so there is no reason why electric car wont be widely used in the future
cariadon replied on 12/01/2018 13:59
Posted on 12/01/2018 13:43 by huskydogIts like all new ideas it takes time for people to "get on board" , just look at the first mobile phones ,huge things with a heavy battery pack , but now they are so light and small , so there is no reason why electric car wont be widely used in the future
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