Electric Cars vs Petrol and Diesel: What are The Benefits of Switching?

26/07/2024 15:11 Share

If you’re new to the world of EVs, you might not be aware of all their great benefits when compared to internal combustion engine cars.

Electric cars are about to become the norm with the UK Government set to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. While this is a big change, EVs are great for the environment and your wallet.

Keep reading to learn more about some of the benefits you can enjoy when you make the switch.

Lower running costs

It may seem that electric cars are more expensive to buy than petrol and diesel cars, but in the long run they have lower running costs. Electricity is typically cheaper than fuel and you can charge when rates are at their lowest if you have a home charger installed.

EVs are also made up of fewer moving parts when compared to petrol or diesel costs making servicing and maintenance cheaper.

Easier driving experience

While automatic petrol and diesel cars are common on our roads, all EVs are automatic as standard. This is great news, as you often pay extra to upgrade from the standard manual gearbox on internal combustion engine cars.

Automatic cars are very easy to drive with no need to worry about stalling. Effortlessly speed up or slow down, without the hassle of changing gears. This means that you can sit back and enjoy the ride with an EV.

Finally, electric cars are extremely quiet to drive, creating a more comfortable environment on the road.

Reduced emissions

Petrol and diesel cars, especially older models, can emit harmful emissions. These emissions can lead to long-term health conditions and wider environmental issues.

Electric cars are completely free of emissions and are helping to change our environment for the better. Many major cities are now introducing Low Emission and Clean Air Zones (CAZ) to improve air quality. These zones tend to enforce charges on cars that don’t meet emissions criteria. One of the major benefits of an electric car is that you will be exempt from any charges.

As electric cars are quieter to drive, they also contribute to lower noise pollution levels.

Flexible charging options

When you own a petrol or diesel car, you only have one option to fuel up - by heading to the petrol station. While this doesn’t take long, electric cars offer you the flexibility and convenience of charging at home. This means you can easily charge your car while you sleep and start your day with a full battery.

If you need extra power on the road, your nearest public charging point is probably only a stone's throw away. Many workplaces now also offer free charging so you can power up before your commute home.

With so many flexible options available, there’s bound to be a charging option that works for your lifestyle.

Find out everything you need to know about charging by reading our our ultimate guide to charging an electric car .

Make the electric switch with Bristol Street Motors

Ready to discover the world of electric and pull the plug on fuel for good? With our wide range of new and used electric cars from the world’s leading manufacturers – it’s easy.

You are sure to find the perfect car, whether it’s a family SUV or compact hatchback you’re looking for. Plus, with our car finance options, you can get your ideal EV within your budget.

Find your local dealership and book a test drive today.

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