Are you preparing to buy an electric car yet?

With the proposed phasing out of fossil fuel powered transport, how much thought have you put into what you will be driving in the run up to the phasing out?

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hartfire

I've researched the brands, their different capacities and their prices.
I have to wait until I sell this place.
Until then I don't have the means.
Even a loan is beyond me to pay back.

Scarfface · 46-50, M

@hartfire I've been looking at prices too, they are way too pricey but I'd definitely need one for work so I'll be forced to buy one.

hartfire

@Scarfface If you can afford the repayments
I'm sure you'll never regret the purchase.
They're not just far cheaper to run.
They also have far fewer maintenance problems
and almost no mechanical issues.

Probably the biggest worry is that pedestrians and animals can't hear you approach.
I think small air-driven whistles on the bumper bars might be a good idea.

Scarfface · 46-50, M

@hartfire I'm half sold with what I've researched. Will it pay back ? Will it last? These answers I can't find but you've said it'll work. Have you had experience?

hartfire

@Scarfface Everyone I know who has one in my area has said it took around ten years to pay it off, but after that the savings are just incredible.
They really do require far less maintenance - no engine to wear out - just the tyres roughly once every three years.

Scarfface · 46-50, M

@hartfire sounds good, I'll be doing more research.
I wish I didn't need a car to earn a living, I want a horse 🐎 or a skateboard 🤣