5 Reasons you need to switch to an electric vehicle

As electric cars increase in popularity across our UK roads, those who have not yet made the switch to fully electric may be wondering what benefits can be found from ownership of an EV? To answer this question, we've put together 5 benefits to making the switch to fully electric:

1. You can charge your car whilst you shop

   Fill up your car while you fill up your trolley! Supermarkets such as Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi have installed electric car charging points in many of their car parks to allow their customers to charge their vehicles whilst they shop.

2. No congestion charge

   With the introduction of 'Clear Air Zones' across the UK (with more areas to no doubt be added in the near future), drivers are now being hit with congestion charges for driving into certain zones. A major benefit of owning an EV is that these charges do not apply as electric vehicles are better for our planet.
   According to Transport for London, congestion charges inside the UK capital can be as high as £15 per vehicle per day* (this is if you pay in advance). If you’re travelling in and out of London 5 days a week for work, you’re looking at a saving of £75 a week.

3. Save on your vehicle running costs

   With the fluctuating costs of fuel prices in recent months, opting for an electric vehicle has proven to decrease running costs for owners. With the UK Government's Energy Price Guarantee set to come into force imminently, a 64kWh vehicle is estimated to cost you just £22.22** to fully charge, this is significantly lower than your typical petrol or Diesel vehicle.

4. Decrease your personal impact on the environment

   Electric vehicles are emission-free, meaning they don't produce the same harmful carbon emissions as a petrol or Diesel engine. EV's are a cleaner alternative and are an important step towards a cleaner future.

5. Grants and subsidies are available

   With the UK Government pledging for all sales of new cars being zero emission by 2040 or earlier, there are plenty of EV grants available, making the switch even more affordable.

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* Transport for London prices

** Data according to RAC recent data