The motor industry is one of the most exciting in the world. It’s constantly changing and evolving as new models and economic methods are brought into production. One of the most prominent developments within the motor industry in recent years is the invention of the electric car. But do these vehicles have any real benefits? Let’s take a look.

They don’t require petrol/diesel

With an electric car, standing at a refuelling station in the cold, wishing the tank would fill up quicker, is a thing of the past. One of the most attractive qualities of an electric car is that it does not require petrol or diesel to run.

Instead, all you have to do is drive into your garage or driveway and plug your car into the charging inlet.

Just like a mobile phone, you can leave your car charging overnight, start the engine ready for your morning commute, and you’ll have a fully charged battery ready to travel upwards of 100 miles.

They’re emission-free

Electric cars produce zero tailpipe emissions, meaning they’re much better for the environment than standard fuel vehicles.

In heavily congested areas, such as central London, electric cars could cut the damage to the air quality immensely. This means that families living in this area, and any other area where electric cars are popular, would benefit from improved air quality.

They’re not as expensive as they once were

Many people still believe that one of the main drawbacks of electric cars is that they are expensive. Nowadays, electric car batteries are being mass-produced, and there are tax incentives available to electric car owners, both personal and business owners alike. In essence, this results in the cost and maintenance of electric vehicles decreasing.

They don’t require as much maintenance

Electric cars run on engines powered by electricity, so there is no need to lubricate them. The engine is relatively simple compared to a petrol or diesel engine.

Expensive engine work is a thing of the past. In fact, many new car manufacturers are offering 8-year/100,000-mile warranties on their vehicles, with tests indicating that today’s electric car batteries may last upwards of 12 years before needing maintenance.