Are you thinking of buying a new family car but don’t know if you should invest in an EV or a conventional engine. There are certainly pros and cons to each choice. However, in this article we set out to convince you that electric vehicles are the best choice for your family and the future of the planet. 

CHEAPER TO RUN

Not so long ago Electric Cars were not viewed as a viable option for families or businesses. In just a few short years that has all changed. The technology for EVs has been accelerated to meet growing demand and more charging stations have been installed.

As a result of the looming climate crisis and the government responsibilities to meet targets, EVs are being subsidised. That means you can sometimes get electricity for your EV for free. Imagine not having to pay for fuel.

CHEAPER TO MAINTAIN

If you have even run a conventional gas powered vehicle, you will know that it’s more expensive to run than the basic monthly payments. The car must be regularly taken to a garage for an oil change and change of filters. That’s not all, there are many issues you can get from all the working parts. 

Running an EV is far simpler and cheaper. There is no oil to change and no filters, and you will not have to pay large sums of money to have the flywheel replaced or the timing belt. All these issues disappear with the simple battery in an EV. 

QUIETER TO RUN

If you have kids then you’ll appreciate the joy of a quiet environment. You might not think it, but driving a quieter vehicle makes all the difference to your head space. It also makes it easier to listen to your infotainment system. 

When you have the noisy kids in the back fighting over which channel to watch on the infotainment display system, you could do without the added noise of a revving engine. EVs are basically silent which makes for a good family car, unless you want an artificial sound installed for nostalgia.

BETTER FOR THE AIR

As a parent you will be naturally conscious of the quality of air in your home town or city. Air pollution is one of the leading causes of lung conditions in children, so it’s a good idea to protect them when walking outside with scarves or masks.

Why contribute to air pollution with the vehicle you drive? If you invest in an EV you will join a growing number of responsible citizens who want to improve the air quality of their local areas. 

GOOD FOR THE FUTURE

When you buy an EV for your family you invest in the future. The future of the planet and your children’s future. If the previous generation had been more responsible with oil supplies and listened to experts in the environmental movements, we would not be in a climate crisis now. 

Don’t be one part of another generation of parents who ignored the best practice advice for the sake of convenience or status. In only a few decades we will start to see the worst effect of climate change. Do what you can now by embracing more environmentally friendly technology.