There are many reasons to choose an Electric or Hybrid vehicle. From lower running costs to reducing your carbon footprint, the benefits are numerous. Here are some of the key incentives to going greener.
Compared to the price of petrol and diesel, electricity is very cheap. An All-Electric vehicle will cost, on average, two thirds less than conventionally fuelled engines on a cost per mile basis. Plug-In Hybrid options also offer significant reductions in running costs thanks to their large batteries and high overall ranges, which mean fewer stops at the pumps.
Research carried out by Cap HPI in 2018 suggested that electric cars cost an average of 23% less to run than petrol vehicles over a three-year/60,000 mile period.
To give you an idea of the savings you could make over time, take a look at the table below.
Electric Vehicle | Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle | Petrol Vehicle | |
Fuel Cost | 3-7p per mile | 7-12p per mile | 10-14p per mile |
Tax | £0 pa | £10 - £100 in the first year £0 - £100 thereafter | £110+ in the first year £130+ thereafter |
Servicing and maintenance costs depend on the vehicle and the type of hybrid powertrain it uses, but many manufacturers offer a fixed price plan to cover the costs of the first three years of servicing. To find out about the cost of servicing for Ford hybrid and electric cars, contact us today.