When you take into account the extra space you get in a car designed to be electric and the improved seating and comfort plus the softer benefits, like ride, handling and driving that can also be found in some non electric cars and you’re on to a winner.
Now, where did I say EVs handle better?
Some people like to defend EVs with a passion bordering on fanatical, and some people defend ICE to the same fanatical extent. Neither are right and neither progress the discussion towards a conclusion, in fact the opposite happens, both sides prepare their arguments based on the other being a fanatic rather than hoping for a reasoned debate.
@Rich44 I agree, there are personal benefits to driving an electric car. Personally, I find the lack of engine and reduction in road noise a huge benefit, with 2 autistic people in the car having a loud stereo is problematic, being able to listen to the music at half the volume does reduce some stress. The regeneration and associated braking benefits are huge if your lower limbs are struggling. I find that driving and using the brake is becoming a real issue, the pain generated by twisting is unreal. While left foot braking is possible the ease of one pedal driving is far superior. When you take into account the extra space you get in a car designed to be electric and the improved seating and comfort plus the softer benefits, like ride, handling and driving that can also be found in some non electric cars and you’re on to a winner. Finally, there’s cost benefits, charging at home is both cheaper and easier than having to visit a petrol station. Even charging on a long trip isn’t inconvenient if you’ve a family in tow, by the time they’ve all got to the loo, had a wonder around the shops and nagged for food/sweets the car has boosted enough for the next few hours.
There are huge benefits to the driver, as I explained above, as well as huge immediate benefits for the local environment. There are also huge financial savings to be made, especially for Motability customers who only have to pay for the fuel and the AP. The Austral is a similar price to the Ioniq 5, both popular cars on here and I’m sure for a good reason. The difference for the customer financially is that one requires petrol/diesel and the other charges at home.
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Mark