MORE and more cars are heading down electric avenue, with European sales doubling in the past year. However, there’s still a long way to go before we can consider electric vehicles (EV) to be truly mainstream.
you’ll need to have access to a garage or off-street parking in order to charge an electric car at home
Bear in mind you’ll need to have access to a garage or off-street parking in order to charge an electric car at home, as it’s not permissible to trail a charging cable across the pavement. But the charging network is growing and it’s now possible to recharge your batteries in supermarket car parks, designated city centre parking bays and motorway service stations.
Be advised that an electric vehicle will have a likely range of up to 100 miles (the 250+ mile Tesla is an exception), making them suitable for short trips, such as the commute to the office. Alternatively, you could consider a hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicle, which offer the combination of an electric motor and a conventional petrol or diesel engine.