Should I Buy An Electric Car In 2021?

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2020 has been a defining year in many respects and the UK automotive industry has been no exception. In 2020, the UK witnessed the lowest registrations of new cars since the the Second World War. The worst performance in decades!

According to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), total number of new car registrations were down by 29.4% in 2020. Diesel registrations were down by a whopping 55% in 2020 compared to 2019. Petrol performance was down 39% in 2020 compared to 2019.

New Car Registrations UK SMMT — **New Car Registrations UK (credit: SMMT)**

However, the registrations of pure electric cars (also known as battery-electric vehicles–BEVs) increased an astounding 185.9% in 2020. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) also performed increasingly well with an increase of 91.2%.

It is clear that the excitement over zero-emission electric cars is no more contained just to the early adopters. Individuals, households and businesses across the country are keen to either buy an EV or learn more about zero-emission electric driving.

tesla model 3 — **The Award-Winning All-Electric Tesla Model 3 Battery-Electric Vehicle**

Individuals like Elon Musk, the co-founder of Tesla Inc., and also the richest man in the world, has increased our fascination with electric cars. As of early 2021, Elon Musk has a net worth over US$ 188 billion. The primary driver of his increased wealth has been driven by the success of his portfolio of battery-electric cars, to include the all-electric Tesla Model 3, the all-electric Tesla Model S, the all-electric Tesla Model Y and the all-electric Tesla Model X.

The increased adoption of plug-in electric cars in the UK is not temporary, but a significant paradigm shift, driven by a number of key stakeholders. For a start, the UK government has been determined to take leadership in the rapidly emerging electric vehicle sector. In its Road to Zero Strategy, the government has clearly articulated its vision and determination for a UK transportation framework that has a lower impact on the environment and air quality.

UK ban petrol cars — **2020: Ban Of New Petrol And Diesel Vehicles**

The UK government had initially suggested stopping the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040, but has now brought forward the date to 2030. We at e-zoomed believe this is a prudent decision.

There are a number of reason for the UK government to bring forward the ban by a decade, but one important factor has been the harmful effects of tailpipe pollution of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

In the UK and across the world, many millions suffer health issues due to poor air quality. Road transportation is a significant source for increased air pollution in our cities, towns and villages. The government is keen to improve air quality across the country, but in particular, in densely populated cities like London.

clean air zones CAZ map UK — **Clear Air Zones Map UK (credit: BVRLA)**

A number of local and regional authorities have already announced their intentions to introduce clean air zones (CAZ) that ban petrol and diesel vehicles from the city centres, in an effort to curb tailpipe pollutants and reduce air pollution.

The UK government is not alone in its support for battery-electric cars. Individuals and families across the country have all become ‘eco-warriors‘. Key issues like climate change, climate crisis and environment are now permanent features of our narrative, online and offline. Many of us are keen to make a difference to protect our planet. This significant and fundamental shift in consumer sentiment, expectations and behaviour has been instrumental in the increased sales of green cars in the UK and many other key international markets. In 2020, more than 108,000 pure electric cars were registered and over 66,000 plug-in hybrid electric cars!

The final stakeholder that is influencing the change, are the automotive manufacturers (OEMs). The continued change in legislation in reducing tailpipe emissions, along with greener consumer choice, is forcing OEMs to evolve and re-invent their vision for the 21st century. Some of the largest global automotive manufactures like Volkswagen (remember ‘dieselgate’) have already committed billions to developing and manufacturing electric cars like the all-electric ID.3 car.

vw ID 3 electric car — **The All-Electric Volkswagen ID.3 Electric Car (credit: VW)**

The fast-selling Volkswagen ID.3 is an excellent example of the leadership demonstrated by an automotive behemoth for electric driving. However, Volkswagen is not the only car company that is working hard in winning the hearts and minds of EV consumers. Nearly every global and local manufacturer is in the game. Indeed the competition is well-beyond the traditional competitive landscape, with the likes of Apple Inc., yes your phone manufacturer announcing its intention to develop an electric car. How cool is that!!!

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Vast Choice Of Electric Vehicles

A vast choice of electric vehicles (EVs) available to consumers from pure electric SUVs to all-electric sedans. EVs of all sizes and prices are now available. Further down the article is a list of EVs currently on our roads in the UK. The choice is simply impressive!

Increased Zero-Emission Range

kia e niro electric suv — **The All-Electric Kia e-Niro (credit: Kia)**

Electric car driving range has improved significantly in recent years, and the latest models of EVs can achieve well over 200 miles (WLTP), if not over 300 miles (WLTP) on a single charge. As an example, the all-electric Kia e-Niro compact SUV has a range of 282 miles. The best-selling pure electric Nissan Leaf has an electric range of 239 miles on a single charge.

Of course, do keep in mind that the average commute in the UK is a mere 12 miles!

Increased Public Charging Infrastructure

‘Range anxiety‘ is now certainly a issue of the past, as electric cars are able to deliver significantly increased range on a single charge. However, for those of you still nervous about range and charging, you will be pleased to note that in the UK the public charging infrastructure has increased significantly in the recent years.

According to ZapMap, we have 44,776 connectors across 16,412 locations across the UK. Also keep in mind that 80% of charging is done at home overnight.

We at e-zoomed sell and install leading electric car charging stations for the home!

Lower Running Costs

ashvin suri e-zoomed founder — **You Can Recharge A Pure Electric Car For £5 (Ashvin Suri, Founder e-zoomed)**

If there is one thing that is clear from the ongoing pandemic, it is, that ‘household wallet’ across the nation has become constrained, as a direct result of the pandemic. Now, more than ever, households are feeling the pinch of filling petrol or diesel tanks, sometimes over £100 for a full tank of fuel. An electric car can be charged at home for between £5 to £10, a fraction of the costs of petrol!

Lower Tailpipe Pollution

Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) or all-electric vehicles do not have tailpipe pollution. In fact, such electric cars do not even have a tailpipe! Zero-emission electric driving has a real and immediate impact on air quality i.e. improving air quality. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have reduced tailpipe pollution compared to traditional petrol and diesel vehicles.

Lower Maintenance Costs

How many times over the past few decades have you suffered an increased monthly expenditure due to unforeseen repair and maintenance costs with petrol and diesel cars? How often have you had to forego the much anticipated family holiday to clear credit card bills related to unexpected car maintenance.

With pure electric cars you are certainly reducing and mitigating this risk, as EVs have far fewer moving parts compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The fewer the moving parts, the lower the probability of repair and maintenance. We expect a significant reduction in repair and maintenance costs for households and businesses, as we migrate to electric driving. e-zoomed offers very competitive electric car breakdown quotes. Simply follow this link!

The Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG)

By now, no doubt, most readers would already be convinced that buying an electric car is a far better option than committing to another tailpipe pollution vehicle for the next few years. However, for those few of you, on the fence, this will certainly help you migrate to zero-emission electric driving.

The UK government offers you, the buyer, a grant (£3,000) for buying an electric car. The grant is known as the plug-in car grant and to learn more about it simply follow the link. Is that not exciting!

Competitive Electric Car Financing And Leasing Deals

How many times have you or the family looked at a new car and sighed ‘I wish’! With leasing a green car, you increase the affordability, by not having to pay upfront for the car. Instead, by paying affordable smaller monthly payments, most households can drive a much larger or more premium (expensive) car via leasing, compared to an outright purchase. It is also worth adding that EV leasing companies are competing hard to secure your business, which results in many very attractively priced lease offers!