Electric cars are no longer a dream. They are here today, and in the years to come there will be many more models and options available to the consumer. With fuel prices rising higher and higher and the environmental impact of traditional fossil fuel burning, you may be considering making the switch to an alternative. Here are 5 reasons why you should be driving an electric vehicle.

1. Cheaper:

They are much cheaper to run. Taking much less cash to ‘fill up’ than engines that burn oil. You can charge them overnight from your home power supply and depending on your utility company this can be reduced by taking advantage of off-peak rates. Your motoring costs will be drastically reduced.

2. Cleaner:

They are truly zero emission vehicles. No exhaust pipes or greenhouse gases are produced. Furthermore, they are silent, which leads to a very low environmental impact. While it is true that there are emissions associated with the production of electricity, it is getting cleaner and cleaner. Additionally, many providers offer green energy rates, which are more expensive but still much cheaper than diesel or gasoline.

3. Less maintenance:

Electric motors require almost no maintenance. There is no cooling system and no oil system, apart from gearbox or clutch. Oil and coolant changes are a thing of the past. The only thing to take care of are the brakes and the lyres. If you’re a DIY motorist working on one of these vehicles, it’s also cleaner. It won’t be covered in oil or grease like with a traditional fuel burner.

4. Lasts longer:

As well as being ultra-reliable, the motor will last a long time. With fewer moving parts to worry about, there’s little that can go wrong. All there is to an electric motor is a coil and drive shaft, unlike the hundreds of moving parts in a traditional combustion engine.

5. Local incentives:

Your taxes may be lower, as many countries will give you tax breaks and other incentives for green motoring. In the UK, where other cars have to pay road tax annually, the tax for electric drive vehicles is zero.

Surely these 5 reasons why you should drive an electric vehicle have given you something to eat or think about. These cars are getting better and cheaper all the time. Not only will you help the environment, but you’ll also help your bank balance.