Pro's and con's for buying an electric vehicle

cariadon replied on 12/01/2018 12:06

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Posted on 12/01/2018 12:06

After reading the posts, I don't think the EV is suitable for me. They are advertised as an Urban vehicle, which rules me out.

I am sure that city / large town dwellers, where the air is most polluted will welcome them.

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Posted on 12/01/2018 13:39 by cariadon

Is that how much you are paid, so if you only have 5 drops then your wage for the shift would be £4.00 that is below the national wage

Posted on 12/01/2018 14:03

No because I'm paid £7.50 per hour on top of that. The drop money is paid daily. The wages are paid four weekly.

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Posted on 12/01/2018 13:39 by cariadon

Is that how much you are paid, so if you only have 5 drops then your wage for the shift would be £4.00 that is below the national wage

Posted on 12/01/2018 14:08

Additional to hourly rate

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Posted on 12/01/2018 13:43 by huskydog

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

Posted on 12/01/2018 14:16

As far as I can see they are just starting to get a reasonable range. When I was working it was less than 17 miles to go to work and back. However I could often do between 70 and 90+ additional mileage from work. So, for me I would not have considered anything with a range of less than say 140 miles in winter with lights, wipers and heater going.

So for anyone doing frequent similar mileages they would not have suited the bill when I was working. Now with low mileages they still would not given their cost.

JVB66 replied on 12/01/2018 14:22

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Posted on 12/01/2018 13:34 by

It's necessary for me because of my work. The drop rate of 80 pence per drop is not enough to cover the increasing cost of fuel. So for me, an electric car is the best solution. My diesel running Shogun will remain as towcar to tow the caravan.

Posted on 12/01/2018 14:22

In another of your ever changing posts you said you were paid an allowance for your fuel costs?

KjellNN replied on 12/01/2018 14:38

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Posted on 12/01/2018 14:38

Pro.....cheap to run compared to buying petrol

Con......much more expensive to buy initially

Pro......reduces pollution at point of use

Con......limited range meantime

Con......unknown life of batteries and cost of replacement

Pro........free parking in some areas and free from congestion charge, meantime

Con........time taken to charge and possible difficulty for many of charging at home

Pro........easy to drive

Con.......use of heating etc in winter and air con in summer will further reduce range

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JVB66 replied on 12/01/2018 14:53

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Posted on 12/01/2018 14:38 by KjellNN

Pro.....cheap to run compared to buying petrol

Con......much more expensive to buy initially

Pro......reduces pollution at point of use

Con......limited range meantime

Con......unknown life of batteries and cost of replacement

Pro........free parking in some areas and free from congestion charge, meantime

Con........time taken to charge and possible difficulty for many of charging at home

Pro........easy to drive

Con.......use of heating etc in winter and air con in summer will further reduce range

Posted on 12/01/2018 14:53

That about sums it up for the majority, the situation concerning EVs at this point, it will need a lot more infrastructure (at enormous cost)to be installed before they wiil be a viable alternative,I think it will be hibrids that will be the most viable transport for the forseable future

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