Electric Cars sales, information and details.
Info about Electric Cars and the current models available for sale in the UK.
What are Electric Cars ?
Simply Electric Cars are cars powered by an electric motor drawing power from a battery usually Lithium-Ion. Electric cars are therefore limited by the effiency of the battery giving a range at present of around 70 miles. There are however some electric cars the BYD E6 and New Power Zhong Tai currently in production in China that claim they will cover 250 miles on one charge.
Electric Cars are ideal for commuting in large cities as most journeys are less than 70 miles per day which can be obtained from one charge and are more efficient at slower speeds. Electric cars also benefit from regenerative braking which puts energy back into the battery when the brakes are applied.
The costs of running an electric car are quite small working out at about 1.5 pence a mile to run. There are also the added benefits of no congestion charge in London and exemption from Vehicle Excise Duty as electric cars have no C02 emissions. Some councils also offer free parking for electric cars.
Gradually cities are introducing charging points for electric cars and these include London, Brighton and Hove, Newcastle and Gateshead. List of Charging Points in London Charging Points in the UK
Enviromental issues of Electric Cars.
Electric Cars appear to be enviromentally friendly as having no exhaust they produce no C02 emissions. However carbon emissions are produced in the production of electricity. Many Power Stations use fossil fuels which are high in C02 emissions. A massive investment by governments is now needed to fund more enviromentally friendly ways to produce electricity. This could be in the form of nuclear power stations and expanding the development of solar power and wind turbines.