Electric Cars
Electric cars or BEV’s (Battery Electric Vehicle), have been around for a good number of years now but the recent technical advances and developments combined with the new tax benefits and eco friendly consciousness has helped greatly to increase there popularity.
Electric cars in the simplest form are very straight-forward, they have an on-board rechargeable network of batteries, normally Lithium-ion or Nickel Metal-hydride, they plug into the mains at home or off site and charge to full capacity in around 8 to 10 hours and they feel and operate in a very similar way to a traditional car, though there are a few intial culture shocks such as no engine noise or clutch pedal.
Why buy an electric car and what are the benefits?
There are many reasons why you should consider buying an electric car today, the most obvious of which is to help the environment. The direct impact on the environment by cars is effect on air quality, greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, water quality, the use of natural resources and the noise pollution. Electric cars help to reduce all of these effects in one way or another.
There are also many financial benefits, the most popular of these include-
No petrol costs – charging costs are estimated to be the equivalent of 300 miles per gallon
Zero road tax
Little or no congestion charge
Reduced road tax costs
Free or discounted parking
Types electric cars available today
Reva G-Wiz
The Reva, designed and built in India is the worlds best selling electric car. It is ideal for city trips and short commutes with a range of up to 50 miles. It can be registered in Europe as a heavy quadricycle (category L7) and may be exported to the USA with a speed limiter for use as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). Cost £9,000 ($14,000)
Ze-0
The world’s first family electric car, with five seats and five doors. Designed in Europe and built to exacting specifications, the Ze-0 is said to bring all the benefits of electric motoring without compromising on safety, specification or styling. It has a range iof around 50 miles. Cost £14,000 ($21,000)
Tesla Roadster
The Tesla Roadster is an all-electric sports car produced by the electric car firm Tesla Motors. Developed with design help and basic chassis technology from Lotus Cars. It has a range of 244 miles (393 km) an can accelerate from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 125mph. Cost £92,000 ($138,000)
Smart EV
The electric version of the Smart car we all know so well now. Expect the full complement of Mercedes-Benz safety features and a top speed of 70 mph courtesy of a powerful Zytek electric motor. Once it’s up to speed (0-30mph in an impressive 6.5 seconds) the ev uses its low weight gain to deliver an exciting and stable drive. Range 70 miles. Cost £17,500 ($26,000)
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