The petrol station has never been anyone’s idea of a fun day out, but lately it has become even less appealing. With fuel prices climbing again following renewed tension in the Middle East, more drivers are looking at the numbers and wondering whether now is the time to plug in instead.
That is the story behind three recent EV buyers who all made the switch with running costs firmly in mind. There are other reasons too, from tax savings to timing, design and the simple pleasure of waking up with a charged car on the driveway. But the same theme keeps emerging: petrol and diesel have become expensive enough to make electricity look very tempting indeed.
