The UK government is continuously finding ways on how to help improve air quality. One of their programs is giving grants to eligible electric vehicle purchase. If you are planning to buy a new car, you may want to consider going for the latter over one that is powered by diesel or petrol. You will have the chance to get a grant of up to £3,000, which is a massive saving on your purchase. You won’t have to shoulder the full cost if you qualify for the grant.
The reason for this is that electric vehicles are still generally more expensive than their diesel and petrol powered vehicle counterparts. However, they are expected to become more competitive price-wise in the future as supply increases are driven by consumer demand. In the meantime, the grant that you can get from the government can fill the price gap. Moreover, there are several other advantages that electric vehicles offer aside from the said grant.
Better air quality
Electric vehicles do not use diesel or petrol, which is why there is no CO2 emission from the vehicle. High levels of carbon dioxide can be damaging to the environment. You will contribute to the improvement of air quality and the betterment of the environment in general when you use an electric vehicle. One of the benefits of clean air is better health. Atmospheric pollution is a huge cause of concern on health and can exacerbate health issues such as pulmonary and cardio vascular issues; you can help prevent this by reducing the potential pollutants when you drive an electric vehicle.
More convenient charging
The use of electric vehicles is continuously increasing. It is becoming more popular, especially with the schemes and grants which are available from the government. For this reason, the number of charging stations is also increasing. Companies are also installing them in their premise to bring convenience to employees and customers who use electric vehicles.
You may also have a charging station installed in your home. There is a discount for the EV charger installation at your home if you meet the eligibility requirements. The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme or EVHS offers up to 75% discount for the installation of electric vehicle charge points in homes around the UK.
Added savings
The car purchase and charge point installation are not the only savings that you can enjoy, but the continuous savings that you will get from its use. You don’t have to pay for petrol or diesel, which can be costly in the long run. It’s inexpensive to use an electric vehicle because the total amount that you will spend on electricity will still be cheaper compared to traditional fuel usage pro-rata.
Low maintenance
Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than the more traditional diesel or gas-powered cars. Fewer parts mean reduced chances of wear and tear damage. You will save money with the resultant maintenance reduction.
If you decide to buy an electric vehicle, make sure that the model falls under those that are eligible for the grant so you can save on your purchase. Consider having a charging point installed in your home too so that you can recharge anytime you need to without having to go elsewhere.
