Benefits of electric cars

EVs are now a viable, everyday mode of transport, offering many benefits to individuals and businesses alike.

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What are the advantages of electric cars?

Electric vehicles have many benefits, including:

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Better for our planet

One of the biggest advantages of driving EVs is the impact on our environment.

Pure EVs have no tailpipe, so they don’t emit any exhaust gases, which reduces local air pollution particularly in congested cities.

Electric cars exempt from London Congestion Charge

No congestion charge

Some areas are introducing Clean Air Zones with fees designed to discourage polluting vehicles from entering certain areas.

A key benefit of an electric car is being exempt from these charges.

Lower running costs

On average, an electric car costs less than £1.30 to drive 100 miles (based on our GoElectric 35 tariff during off-peak hours) vs. £17.16⁽¹⁾ for a petrol car.

There's also cheaper service and maintenance plus low or no vehicle tax.

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electric car driving performance advantages

Better driving

EVs have more responsive acceleration and regenerative braking when easing off the accelerator.

They tend to have a low centre of gravity, which improves handling, comfort and safety.

EV grants

There are a few schemes that help make a switch to drive electric cars. The government grants include help with charging points at home and at work as well as buying a new EV.

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Free parking

You can often find free, priority or dedicated parking bays for electric cars, positioned with convenient access in mind.

For example, in Milton Keynes, there are more than 15,000 city centre bays where electric car drivers can park for free.

noise pollution on roads reduced by electric vehicles

Less noise

EVs are much quieter than petrol and diesel vehicles.

In fact, electric cars are so quiet, they are now required by law to have an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) to emit a sound when reversing or travelling below 12mph (19km/h).

Better resale value

Second-hand electric cars could be a great affordable option if you're looking to make the switch from petrol.

It's worth remembering too the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles will be banned from 2030.

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