Debunking Myths - Five Compelling Reasons to Consider Purchasing an Electric Vehicle

1.Electric Cars have Lower Running Costs

Choosing an electric allows you to potentially incur lower running costs in comparison to a standard petrol engine. Electric cars have fewer parts due to the absence of an internal combustion engine, leading to reduced maintenance needs such as oil replacements and less wear on components.

Owning an electric vehicle could lead to fuel cost savings as well! While the general costs of electricity and fuel have increased in recent times (depending on your supplier), making charging and refuelling more expensive, owning an electric car could still lead to savings compared to a petrol or diesel equivalent. By utilising Zapmap’s Journey Cost Calculator, we have estimated the cost savings for a journey covering 234 miles from our northern dealership, Brayley Nissan Rochdale, to our southern dealership, Brayley Honda Leatherhead. To calculate cost savings, we are evaluating a Kia NIRO against a standard 1.5-litre petrol Ford Kuga.

Making this journey once a month for a year could lead to saving a substantial £300 annually!

However, let's create a more realistic customer journey! The majority of Brayley New Car deals are tailored for customers driving 6000 miles annually, equivalent to 500 miles per month.

So, let's explore the data further!

This works out at a potential yearly saving of £650! The Kia NIRO features a cutting-edge electric motor and a 64.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, offering an impressive range of 285 miles when fully charged. This vehicle transforms into a versatile energy hub wherever you go, allowing you to power various devices like a vacuum cleaner, an electric bike, or your laptop - the potential uses are limitless!

2.Environmentally Friendly 

Driving an electric vehicle benefits the environment by reducing local air pollution in congested cities since they do not emit exhaust gases. Direct emissions result from the pollution emitted by petrol and diesel vehicles while in operation. On the other hand, electric cars do not produce direct emissions as they operate solely on electricity.

Electric cars do not idle when stuck in traffic; instead, they automatically shut off the engine while waiting at a red light or in traffic. They utilise battery power to operate the radio and air conditioning.

Electric cars provide a quieter driving experience in contrast to diesel or petrol vehicles since they lack gears, fans, valves, or running engines while in motion. This results in lower noise pollution emissions.

3. Easier to drive

Owning an electric car can simplify the driving experience compared to a conventional manual vehicle. Electric cars eliminate the need for a clutch or gears, making driving more straightforward. This allows drivers to focus on the road ahead, their speed, and their positioning on the road.

Electric vehicles also come equipped with additional features that enhance the driving experience, such as:

• Instant Torque refers to the immediate availability of the motor's torque, enabling faster acceleration.
• Regenerative braking occurs when you release the pedal to decelerate, assisting in recharging the car's battery.

Owning an electric car eliminates the need for petrol stations, saving you from having to stop during your journeys. By having a convenient home charger, you can eliminate the need for petrol stops in your busy schedule by using it overnight.

4. Money Savings

Although electric vehicles generally come with a higher price tag compared to standard petrol cars, there are extra advantages associated with electric cars.

From now until April 2025, electric cars are exempt from road tax, making this the ideal moment to make the switch to an electric vehicle!

5. Performance

Equipped with an electric motor, this offers quiet and smooth operation, along with enhanced acceleration.

Using the electric Kia Niro as a notable illustration, it is equipped with an all-electric powertrain that delivers an impressive 255nm of torque and 204 horsepower. The Kia Niro can go from 0-60mph in 7.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 103mph. In comparison, its petrol counterpart, the Ford Kuga, takes 11.3 seconds to reach the same speed.

Brayleys offers a diverse selection of electric cars from eight manufacturers, to browse our range, please click the links: Honda, Nissan, Kia, Mazda, Dacia, Hyundai, Renault, and Suzuki.

Are you a Motability customer? We have a range of electric cars available on the Motability Scheme which you can view here. There are also charging solutions to help you.