Purchasing a high-ticket item such as a new car can be nerve-wracking. JudgeService is here to help you make the right decision.
The world is changing and so are we. A post-pandemic and energy crisis lens shows the automotive industry becoming increasingly conscious of the impact of petrol and diesel vehicles on the environment and customers wallets. One of the primary benefits of an EV (most people would call them electric cars) is the reduced impact on the environment.
The graph above displays the annual emissions that each energy source emits and how electricity is generated. Notably, electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, the power source being the battery itself.
Whilst conventional vehicles running on petrol or diesel emit 11,435 pounds of CO2 equivalent, electric vehicles were shown to emit only 3,932 pounds of CO2 pounds equivalent. Therefore, customers choosing to drive EVs produced 7,503 less emissions than traditional internal combustion engine cars.
Not only are EVs more environmentally friendly but they are also more cost efficient. Energy prices in comparison to fuel prices is another factor to consider when purchasing a car.
“Fuel prices have hit a new record high at the pump across the UK” and “petrol reached 148.02p a litre, while diesel hit a new record high of 151.57p a litre” (News, 2022)
We’ve carried out the research for you: fuel prices are at an all-time high and although the cost of electricity may rise it is unlikely to reach such a steep trajectory.
“Mark Jowsey of KeeResources, a supplier of vehicle maintenance data to fleet operators, says electric cars are at least 30% cheaper to service and maintain than their petrol and diesel equivalents” (Evans, 2022).
Charging your EV up to 80% costs between £7 to £10 and the car requires less maintenance than an internal combustion engine, making the overall cost of switching increasingly less expensive.
The bonus of a renewable electricity tariff also means electric cars are also cheap to charge. Making the most of government incentive schemes to encourage customers to purchase electric cars EVs and government funding in the form of an EV grant is also a great idea.
If this wasn’t enough to sway you, the ride itself is second to none. Many electric car owners view the performance, particularly the acceleration, as outstanding.
Sounds interesting? The why not get in touch with a trusted dealer now to find out more about how to make driving a more cost efficient and environmentally friendly experience?!
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Bibliography Evans, J. (2022, Febuary 10). Cost of running an electric car. Retrieved from Buyacar: cost-of-running-an-electric-car,
News, B. (2022, Febuary 14). Petrol and diesel prices reach new record high. Retrieved from BBC NEWS: business,
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