Environmentally friendly
Transport is one of the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters and in the face of the widely publicised climate crisis, going electric provides an opportunity to cut down on CO2 emissions. Not only will this benefit the bigger picture, but it will also help to improve air quality locally because fully electric vehicles have zero exhaust pipe emissions.
Less noise
Electric cars don’t have large noisy combustion engines, which means that they are much quieter to drive. In fact, EVs are so quiet that they are now required to have an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) fitted to emit a sound when travelling below 12mph just so that they’re not completely silent.
This quiet driving combined with zero emissions will help make urban areas more peaceful and pleasant places to live.
Low running costs
In the long run, charging is much cheaper than paying for petrol or diesel. Many energy companies also offer special tariffs to help you save money when charging from home.
Avoid congestion charges
Clean air zones are increasing and expanding every year. These areas will charge you for driving within its boundaries if you are not in a compliant car. Having an electric vehicle will mean that you’ll be exempt from all of these charges which will save you money and give you peace of mind when travelling.
Less maintenance
Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than petrol or diesel cars. This means that there’s less that can go wrong which in the long term could save you time and money in maintenance costs.
Easy to drive
Electric vehicles have no gears, all you have to do is put your foot down and go. Some EVs also have an option for one-pedal driving, this means you put your foot down to go and lift it back up to brake. Overall this makes EVs less stressful to drive especially in stop-and-start traffic.
Improved performance
Because electric vehicles have no gears it means that generally, they have better acceleration than standard petrol and diesel vehicles. Some of the latest EVs on the market can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 2 seconds.
The battery in an EV is often mounted to the chassis beneath the floor. This gives EVs a low centre of gravity that makes them easier to handle.
Interior space
Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than petrol or diesel vehicles. They don’t need engines, fuel tanks, gearboxes, exhaust systems or catalytic converters – to name a few. This allows EVs to maximise interior space giving passengers plenty of leg room.
What’s more, is that the battery can be built into the floor too which frees up space at the front and back. This creates what’s known as a ‘frunk’ underneath the bonnet for drivers to store extra luggage.
Charge at home
If you have an EV there’s the possibility that you’ll be able to install your own home charger. This will give you even greater flexibility when needing to recharge your EV, a luxury you wouldn’t have when driving a petrol or diesel car.
Priority parking
There are lots of locations across the country that offer dedicated parking bays for electric cars in convenient positions. That'll make your life easier when travelling into busy areas like city centres.
Stand out from the crowd
Going electric offers you the chance to try out the latest technology and developments in the automotive industry. With the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles looming closer, now is a great opportunity to stand out from the crowd and get ahead with a shiny new EV.
Improve your business' image
As well as standing out from the crowd, upgrading your business fleet to electric vehicles is an excellent chance to improve your company’s image. A fleet of new EVs echoes a successful and environmentally conscious business.
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Benefits of Electric Vehicles
