It is reported that many motorists would consider exchanging their regular petrol and diesel vehicles for a more eco-friendly electric motor.
It seems apparent that the general motoring public have become more aware of the negative effects that their cars are having on the environment. The onset of the credit crunch, causing the British public to tighten their purse strings, is also a contributory factor. Electric cars are now starting to be a serious consideration for some, particularly those living in and around London.
GoinGreen report the electric car has many benefits, claiming they are so cheap to run that you “recoup the purchase and running costs within a year”. You are also entitled to “free parking, exemption from road tax and the congestion charge in London and these cars attract low insurance grouping”
Consider These:The obvious benefits to driving an electric car could soon see an increase in car insurance policies on electrical vehicles. Many popular insurance companies already have these policies and special discounts in place.
Electric vehicles have been around for a number of years now and a number of new technical innovations and tax advantages mean they are increasing with popularity. They are powered by an electric motor (DC or AC) which draws its power from an on-board battery packs which act as an energy store. Batteries, usually Nickel metal-hydride or Lithium-ion are charged by simply connecting the vehicle to a mains power supply, and is usually charged overnight for a full charge. A feature of most modern electric cars is the regenerative braking system which allows the battery to be topped up when the brakes are applied.
Current electric vehicles available in the UK tend to be smaller 2 seater cars which are smaller and therefore lighter. A range of 40 to 100 miles is achievable with top speeds from 25 to 45 mph. This makes them favoured by city drivers, especially where a congestion charge is in force such as London where huge savings can be made and traffic is generally low speed. Because they are zero-emission vehicles, they generally have many tax advantages including the fact they don’t run on petrol. Emissions are however produced during the generation of electricity unless a renewable energy supplier is used.
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