In addition to carbon savings, owners of electric cars have opted to pay all or most of their motoring costs up front. The only running cost for those with renewable generation is insurance (relatively cheap) and maintenance costs are minimal.
As Wadebridge moves towards powering itself on local renewables, we can expect EVs to catch on both for transport and electricity storage.
Here are some links to relevant information on electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK:
(YouTube & Podcasts)
- The Fully Charged Show's 'Guide for beginners': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A4ytljB-jo&list=PLzD0K2OhbVfE7MyhzFn58t1embqFoN_ZV
- Electrifying: //www.youtube.com/@Electrifyingcom/podcasts">https://www.youtube.com/@Electrifyingcom/podcasts
(From AutoTrader)
- The sustainability of EVs: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/electric/understanding-sustainability-electric-cars/
- A guide to EV charging: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/electric/charging-points/
(From the UK Government)
- UK Gov website for low emission and electric vehicles: https://www.gov.uk/transport/low-emission-and-electric-vehicles
(Other)
- Hendy Guide to Electric Cars: https://www.hendy.co.uk/electric-hybrid-cars-21st-century/