Why Electric?

Electric Cars Have Grown Up

Early EVs were not right for everybody. Range could be limited, charging infrastructure was developing and concerns about battery life and replacement costs understandably made buyers cautious. We were cautious too. But the cars, charging network and repair industry have moved on.

• Useful everyday range on many modern EVs.
• Instant, smooth performance and exceptionally quiet driving.
• Regenerative braking that can recover energy as the car slows.
• Less mechanical complexity than a conventional combustion drivetrain.
• High levels of technology, safety and driver-assistance equipment on many models.
• Preconditioning: a warm car in winter or a cool one in summer before you set off.

Is an Electric Car Right for You?

We don't believe everyone should buy an electric car. Your mileage, the journeys you make, where you live, whether you can charge at home and the type of vehicle you need all matter.

For many drivers, however, a modern used EV can now offer a combination of value, refinement, performance and running costs that deserves serious consideration.

The questions worth asking

• How far do I normally drive in a day?
• Can I charge at home or at work?
• How often do I make genuinely long journeys?
• What will I pay for electricity in the way I actually intend to charge?
• What does my current petrol or diesel car really cost me each year?
• What range do I need rather than simply want?
• Does the whole cost of ownership make sense for me?

If the answers point towards an EV, the used market can offer an extraordinary amount of car for the money. If they don't, we'd rather say so than put you in the wrong car.

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