Top 5 Reasons for Buying an Electric Car

Within the last decade, the UK has seen a major surge in the purchasing and availability of electric vehicles. Sales of EVs make up for 14% of new registrations per year, with this only being set to continue in the coming years. If you're deciding on if you want to buy one, here are some top reasons to sway your attention!

1. Environmentally friendly

Electric cars are cleaner and kinder to the environment than petrol or diesel-powered counterparts. This is because they are usually powered with a lithium-ion battery charged by electricity, rather than a combustion engine that runs on fossil fuels. No exhaust fumes are produced meaning there are less dangerous greenhouses gases such as CO2 emissions being emitted from the vehicle into the atmosphere.

2. A smoother and quieter drive

Compared to the combustion engines that make petrol and diesel-powered cars much noisier, electric cars have no need for a combustion process which reduces the sound produced by the car. The only sounds that an electric car makes happen when the wheels make noises if you’re going around a tight corner, or you encounter some wind resistance on the motorway. Although when travelling at slow speeds most electric cars will emit a noise to warn pedestrians of their presence to help increase safety for drivers and pedestrians alike. Aside from that, electric cars are silent enabling you to enjoy the driving experience and your surroundings. 

3. Lower fuel costs

You’ll likely see a reduction in running costs versus a non-hybrid equivalent. This is because a hybrid system gives assistance to the combustion engine so that less fuel is needed. A full hybrid can recover energy usually lost when braking or deceleration occurs. Full hybrids can also enhance fuel efficiency by supporting the engine when it restarts (after stopping temporarily at a junction for example), provide power assistance when the car is accelerating, and even drive the vehicle using electricity only for short periods of time.

4. Convenient charging

Owners of electric cars are able to conveniently charge their cars at their own home, saving them time and energy. This means that you can get on with the rest of your day without thinking about that last minute trip to the petrol station to top up, so your car is ready for the next day. Also, the range of electric cars has improved considerably over the past 5 years, which means that you can travel further than ever without having to recharge! 

5. Futureproof

With electric cars becoming more embraced and the UK having more electric vehicle charging stations than petrol stations, this shows a sign of the increasing popularity of EVs. This looks set to continue in the coming years, with an steady increase in the number of public electric vehicle charging stations in the country. Also, due to the investment in electric car technology, electric cars have the capability to receive the latest technology long after you have bought it as they receive regular software updates, with many available remotely to complete from home!