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Electric cars are much more fuel-efficient than traditional fuel types which keeps the running costs of the car down.

Due to not needing an engine to generate power or transmission to distribute that power to the wheels, electric cars have fewer moving parts that you need to worry about and spend money maintaining.

Electric cars can be charged at home on your drive, more and more fast-charging points are being installed at supermarkets, in car parks and in many other places in the UK. Fully charging a battery is much cheaper than filling a tank up with fuel. A fully charged 60kWh battery has a range of approximately 200 miles, and costs between £9-£10 depending on where you live.

Due to making use of the kinetic energy produced when braking, storing it and then using it to reduce the workload on the engine hybrid cars have an excellent fuel economy, with some requiring roughly 30% less fuel-per-mile than petrol and diesel cars. Plug-in hybrids work in a similar way, except you can connect the car to a power source to charge the battery.

As well as saving you money on fuel costs and road tax, electric cars are more environmentally friendly due to them producing much lower or zero carbon emissions. So, if you’re looking for ways to help tackle climate change, leasing an electric or hybrid car is a great way to do so.

When you have an electric vehicle, you can’t just go to the pump and get on your way. You do have to charge your vehicle for it to work properly. Depending on your make, model, and year, your EV could take between 4 and 20 hours or more to charge. Having a charging station in your home can certainly help, but you need to make sure you budget for that time to adequately charge your vehicle.

A major downside to owning an electric vehicle is that you can’t go as far or as long as you might want. Electric vehicles can typically go between 60-100 miles when fully charged, but many modern EVs may get up to 250 to 350 miles per charge. Compare that to up to a maximum of 400 miles on a single gas tank (depending on car and efficiency), it’s a notable difference. Going on a road trip is less ideal in this scenario with an electric car

Although little maintenance is generally needed, don't be surprised if you need to replace your electric car's battery pack at least once during its lifetime. Doing so can be expensive, although it's worth noting that the price has dropped significantly over the past few years.

The electric vehicles market is expanding but it’s still nowhere near the traditional cars market. The number of diesel and petrol cars available today, along with the different choices in models and features surpass the selection of electric cars available today. This can be a disadvantage, especially for those looking for a cars that fulfils specific needs.