The average UK driver travels less than 30 miles per day, and the average EV today has a range of more than double that distance. If you only use your car to get from A to B, you can switch to electric and hardly notice the difference.
Those who make longer trips, delivery drivers or those travelling for business, could benefit from a hybrid vehicle. That will help you reduce your carbon footprint without needing to worry about flat batteries.
Remember, the UK government is committed to phasing out the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035.
By switching to electric now, you could benefit from grants and tax exemptions designed to encourage greener driving.
The future is electric. As the proportion of EVs on UK roads increases, so will the benefits of driving them. Make the jump today and you can enjoy:
You’re likely to choose from three types of EV:
EVs tend to be slightly more expensive than traditional cars to buy upfront due to their advanced technology. As time goes on, however, this gap is closing.As with any vehicle, buying second hand can work out cheaper.
Learn more about the upfront costs of buying an EV
See how to pick the best second-hand EV for you
The day-to-day costs of running an EV often work out much cheaper than those of fossil fuel cars. Depending on where you charge, electricity costs less than petrol or diesel. You’ll also have fewer servicing and repair costs on average.
Find out the cost of charging an EV
Discover the daily running costs of electric cars
Learn how servicing an EV works, and what that costs
Because the UK government is keen to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles, there could be grants available to help you switch to an EV.
Learn more about UK government grants for EVs and charging points
Find out about getting an EV on the UK Motability Scheme
Looking after your EV is much easier than maintaining a traditional car.
Making sure your battery stays charged is easy, the UK has tens of thousands of public charging points.
The UK’s public charging point network supports a range of EVs, making it a viable option even without a charger at home.
