Struggling to choose between a diesel or petrol car? Things are about to get a lot more difficult, as alternative fuelled vehicles are becoming an increasingly viable option. Hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered cars are already on the forecourts and for good reason too. Falls in financing an electric car means that as well as helping the environment and giving off zero emissions, it can actually be cheaper than buying and running a conventional car. Also, range anxiety has become a thing of the past because of bigger batteries, some can even go 180 miles on a single charge.
With the help of used Honda Jazz retailer Motorparks, we reveal 5 ideal reasons to choose an eco-friendly car like the electric or hydrogen vehicles. We also summarise some of the pros and cons of each vehicle at the end.
IT’S ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Everyone already knows that electric cars are better for the environment then conventional cars. Enough said.
YOU’RE INVESTING IN CLEAN ENERGY & THE FUTURE
Electric and other alternative-fuels vehicles are great for the economy in so many ways. First of all, you’re not spending your money on fuel and giving it to oil-pro companies who are climate deniers. Instead, you’re spending your hard-earned cash on investing in the future of other renewable energy sources.
NO MORE VISITS TO PETROL STATIONS
As their popularity has grown, charging has become easier and more widely available through dedicated charging points, which means no more intoxicating petrol smells that make you feel woozy. No more greasy pump handles. Plus you get to recharge your car at home, so no more wasting your time queuing up at the station. Although Charging a vehicle can still be time-consuming if you’re running low on juice, think of it this way – you plug and charge your laptop overnight, just remember to do the same to your car and you’ll be fine.
MINIMAL SERVICING
While insurance is generally more expensive, annual servicing is actually cheaper. According to the Huffington Post, the benefits of using clean and renewable energy to power up your car far outweighs the cost. For example, there isn’t as much servicing to do as with a conventional vehicle. No oil changes, no spark plugs, no more dealing with dodgy garages that charge a fortune to maintain your car and usually rip you off. Also any significant problems should be covered by warranty.
If you are thinking about purchasing an eco-friendly car, please keep in mind that you should have a reliable mechanic. Companies like Whoops wheel fix it body work repairs will be able to keep your car looking brand new a lot longer than you possibly could.
NICER TO DRIVE
We think that electric cars are nicer to drive. There’s no rumbling engine or the sounds of the car backfiring. The ride is smooth and silent which makes the drive so much more enjoyable. The term ‘EV Smile’ has actually be coined because of this. This is the ear-to-ear grin that almost everybody gets they test drive an electric car.
The tough part now is choosing which type of green car to choose, to help here some advantages and disadvantages of each…
Advantages & disadvantages of electric vehicles
As sales of electric vehicles have grown, their advantages have become clear. They are cheaper to run than their petrol or diesel alternatives and give off zero emissions. As their popularity has grown, charging has become easier and more widely available through dedicated charging points.
However, while it is more widely available, charging a vehicle can still be time-consuming. Likewise, the components in electric engines are usually heavier than other vehicles, meaning they’re often not as quick off the mark.
Advantages & disadvantages of hydrogen vehicles
Efficiency and availability are two of the main benefits of hydrogen-powered vehicles, while its zero emissions is another obvious advantage.
On the flipside, hydrogen is expensive and reliant on non-renewable sources to create the hydrogen fuel.With biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNC) and ethanol all also being considered as potential future fuels, it seems the car buyers’ headache is going to get a whole lot worse!
