Why should you buy an EV?
EV benefits in comparison with running a fossil fuel powered ICE (internal combustion engine).
1. Running costs - EV’s do not have an engine therefore servicing costs are a fraction by comparison. First service on the MGZSEV costs around £64.00 - £100.
2. Charging costs in comparison with petrol/diesel - it is possible to charge your EV at an average of 5p during the night, on a variable EV tariff. A ZSEV does 160 miles on a charge in the warmer months - so if you double the charge cost, that is comparable to doing 320 miles in an ICE car. Fuel savings will be high, with fuel now over £1.30 per litre, if you charge mainly at home.
3. Depreciation of ICE (internal combustion engine) cars as we approach 2030 will be massive as the new car market switches to EV and there will no longer be a demand for second hand gas guzzlers. (Second hand car prices are currently hardening owing to the shortage of chips for new cars.)
4. Environmental - you will be relieved that you are no longer using fossil fuels that should be left in the ground, or contributing to poor air quality. Transport is 29% of U.K. emissions.
5. The number of dealers/second hand dealers is growing all the time. There are 75 new EV models being launched during 2021. Entry cost from £20,000. Buying a car on PCP or with a bank loan can be totally offset by fuel, servicing, lower insurance and tax savings.
6. There are now over 44,000 public charging points available in the U.K. (There are just under 8,300 petrol stations with an average of 8 pumps each.) Most people charge at home - you can use a standard 3 pin plug with the so called ‘granny charger’ overnight or have a faster 7 kWh charge point installed. This will charge your car in around 4 - 6 hours, depending on how empty and how many kWh the battery has. There is an OLEV grant available to help with the cost of this. A charge point costs between £600 and £1,000 depending on available “smart” features.
7. Performance is fantastic - no gear box, so instant torque. They are quick with amazing acceleration, although you can drive them very economically too.
8. The younger generation are all aware of the necessity to save the planet, so your children will be keen to drive an EV and will not be buying ICE cars.
Please don’t buy a hybrid. They only do 20 miles or so on electricity and will also be phased out in the near future. There are already half a million EV’s on the road in the U.K.
1. Running costs - EV’s do not have an engine therefore servicing costs are a fraction by comparison. First service on the MGZSEV costs around £64.00 - £100.
2. Charging costs in comparison with petrol/diesel - it is possible to charge your EV at an average of 5p during the night, on a variable EV tariff. A ZSEV does 160 miles on a charge in the warmer months - so if you double the charge cost, that is comparable to doing 320 miles in an ICE car. Fuel savings will be high, with fuel now over £1.30 per litre, if you charge mainly at home.
3. Depreciation of ICE (internal combustion engine) cars as we approach 2030 will be massive as the new car market switches to EV and there will no longer be a demand for second hand gas guzzlers. (Second hand car prices are currently hardening owing to the shortage of chips for new cars.)
4. Environmental - you will be relieved that you are no longer using fossil fuels that should be left in the ground, or contributing to poor air quality. Transport is 29% of U.K. emissions.
5. The number of dealers/second hand dealers is growing all the time. There are 75 new EV models being launched during 2021. Entry cost from £20,000. Buying a car on PCP or with a bank loan can be totally offset by fuel, servicing, lower insurance and tax savings.
6. There are now over 44,000 public charging points available in the U.K. (There are just under 8,300 petrol stations with an average of 8 pumps each.) Most people charge at home - you can use a standard 3 pin plug with the so called ‘granny charger’ overnight or have a faster 7 kWh charge point installed. This will charge your car in around 4 - 6 hours, depending on how empty and how many kWh the battery has. There is an OLEV grant available to help with the cost of this. A charge point costs between £600 and £1,000 depending on available “smart” features.
7. Performance is fantastic - no gear box, so instant torque. They are quick with amazing acceleration, although you can drive them very economically too.
8. The younger generation are all aware of the necessity to save the planet, so your children will be keen to drive an EV and will not be buying ICE cars.
Please don’t buy a hybrid. They only do 20 miles or so on electricity and will also be phased out in the near future. There are already half a million EV’s on the road in the U.K.