The government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles has published a leaflet addressing common misconceptions about electric vehicles.
The leaflet says that while EV technology, vehicles and infrastructure have developed rapidly in recent years, people still understandably have a lot of questions about this new technology.
It addresses 19 common misconceptions surrounding EVs and EV charging infrastructure.
To address the misconception that electric vehicles are too expensive, the leaflet says that while EVs do cost more to buy outright but, in many cases, they have a lower cost over four years.
The leaflet goes on to say that according to recent industry estimates, “an EV can save £176 in running costs for every 1,000 miles driven. This means it can cost as little as 2 pence a mile to run an EV when charging on off-peak electricity. This is compared to over 20 pence per mile for petrol and diesel. As EVs have far fewer moving parts there’s also less maintenance to be done.
“There are tax incentives in place for owners of EVs, including zero road tax and favourable company car tax rates. These can save some drivers over £2,000 per year. All this means that the market for more affordable zero emission vehicles is growing rapidly.
“As of May 2022, 24 models are priced under £32,000 compared to 15 at the same time in 2021. With production costs reducing, some forecasts show that some EVs could be the same price to purchase as a petrol or diesel car well within the 2020s.”
The leaflet also addresses concerns over battery range, lifecycle emissions, battery sustainability issues and safety concerns.
View the leaflet here.
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