Are Electric & Hybrid Cars Really Economical?

With the future looking electric and more EVs appearing on the roads, many people will be looking to make that change over the next few years too. But, are electric cars as economical as manufacturers state and do they go that extra mile? Read on to find out.

One of the main concerns with electric vehicles is the range, and while it is well and good to have zero emissions, the car needs to be able to pack the miles, as much as is stated on the manufacturers spec. Although there are more mobile charging stations popping up on an almost daily basis, we still want that confidence that we will get the most out of the car, before having to plan a charge into the journey.

When tested out in the real world, electric cars achieved an average of 85% of their charge, so losing 15% versus what is advertised by manufactures. This is a decent percentage and we will take this, as driving capabilities and the way we are behind the wheel does impact the efficiency of the drive and charge.

As for the battery itself, it is said you have around seven to eight years of full or near-full capacity, with battery capacity dropping to around 70%, which is still good in our book.

There are specialists who can service and examine electric cars and with them becoming more and more popular, we only see the garages offering that service increasing.

By 2030, there will be a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, so while hybrid is still on the table, and used cars too, it is clear we are slowly making the shift towards electric vehicles as a nation.

If you are hunting for an electric car in Leeds, check out the range we have available and get in touch with us at Car Synergy if you have any questions.