The
world we live in is forever changing. New products and ways of life
are continually being unveiled,changes that promise to overhaul and
improve our lives. Old products and lifestyles are improved or
scrapped in the hope of a better life. As we see great changes with
the lifestyle of today being worlds apart from the lifestyle 50 years
ago, heck even a decade ago, we have to adjust to our dynamic and
developing world that is continually changing.
One
industry that has had big changes in the past few decades and
presently has ever-changing developments that will change our future
is the automotive industry. Changes we have seen in the past years
include leaded petrol being phased out, safety measures such as
increased amount of airbags and anti-lock braking system and new
technology such as smart keys, rear view cameras and car sensors. One
of the biggest changes in the automotive industry in the past few
years is the development and introduction of electric cars. As
electric cars are becoming more prominent, so much so that NewMotion charging stations are popping up all across the UK, it seems as if
the future of the automotive industry is electric.
So
what are the benefits of an electric car? Why switch to electric?
As
I consider whether an electric car should be our future car to
complement our eco-conscious lifestyle, I have been finding out a few
benefits to joining the electric car club.
* Government
friendly
With
the Government banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK by 2040 and restrictions being placed on petrol and diesel cars
switching to an electric vehicle is an option that currently is
government friendly. With an electric car there is no worry about any
restrictions. Also fully electric cars are exempt from London
congestion charges.
* Running
costs
The
cost of running an electric car is significantly lower than filling
up a petrol or diesel tank. Facts show that electric cars offer
savings compared to conventional vehicles, for example a charge
driving a range of around 100 miles costs around £2 to £4 in
electricity whilst driving 100 miles in a petrol or diesel cost car
will cost approximately £12 to £15 in fuel.
* Eco-friendly
A
big incentive for those who are conscious of their impact on the
environment and want to live a more sustainable lifestyle is that
electric cars are considered cleaner and greener than petrol and
diesel cars which produce a lot more emissions because electric cars
produce zero direct emissions.
I
love the idea of an electric car and it appeals to our lifestyle. As
well as the reasons above, I like the fact that there are increasing
numbers of charging stations across the UK and that the average
electric car has a great range of around 180 miles on one charge.
Hopefully our next car will be an electric car.
Do
you have an electric car? Have you considered one?
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