Points to ponder before buying an electric vehicle

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Ten years ago, the idea of owning an EV (electric vehicle) was a whimsical one. The only EVs people knew about were golf carts and fun karts, not automobiles. Besides, charging stations were an anomaly – you were more likely to discover buried treasure. There wasn’t much choice when it came to electric models either. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Renault Fluence...

Ten years ago, the idea of owning an EV was a whimsical one. The only EVs people knew about were golf carts and fun karts, not automobiles. Besides, charging stations were an anomaly – you were more likely to discover buried treasure.

Speaking of which, one kWh costs a lot less than a litre of petrol. With oil prices expected to rise further, nobody can realistically expect petrol to become cheaper in the future. However, what most drivers may not realise is that where you live can determine your charging capacity. Depending on the existing electrical hardware supplying power to your estate, it could be relatively low. And that means longer charging times.

If one or more of those places you frequent has charging stations, then charging your EV will be very convenient. In total, the IONIQ Electric will cost you $1643 in road tax every year, while the IONIQ Hybrid owner only has to fork out $735.

Source: Energy Industry News (energyindustrynews.net)

 

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