Electric cars have become a familiar sight on Britain’s roads, yet many drivers remain unconvinced they're ready for everyday life. Questions about repair costs, insurance premiums and charging infrastructure still land in my inbox on a regular basis.
Paul Bunstone recently emailed me after watching a BBC report on electric vehicles. He wrote: “I’m concerned that drawbacks to EVs are just being ignored and not highlighted. I watched a report on the BBC and, in a simple crash at 20mph, the vehicle was undriveable, several thousands of pounds in damage was done and repairs would take several weeks. It was far worse than for a petrol or diesel vehicle. Insurance costs for EVs are significantly more expensive and charging sites are in unwelcoming locations. None of these are ever mentioned.”
