Are EV’s really the future?

I was speaking to someone today, whom had asked me – should I get an electric car?

My answer… there’s a few things you need to consider.

1. Have you got/getting a charge point at home?
2. How many miles do you do during the week?
3. Do you drive over 250-300 miles (incl. a roundtrip) regular?
4. Do you want a new new car or a second hand (new for you) car?
5. Are you ok to plan some of your longer journeys?

You see, it is quite simple – but the above questions really will help you. In fact… the first question is quite essential.

Then I was asked… are EV’s the future?

Now, that’s a great question.

The current push is on EV’s.

Remember when they said diesels are the best and we should all be driving them.

Well… there’s other options and who knows where this could go.

The other options are…

Hydrogen – like the Toyota Mirai

Ok, this is a cut-away image that shows what’s behind a hydrogen car – but the essential thing is, it’s an option away from electric.

Power is generated by converting the chemical energy of hydrogen to mechanical energy, either by reacting hydrogen with oxygen in a fuel cell to power electric motors or, less commonly, by burning hydrogen in an internal combustion engine

Now what’s the difference between these, electric and petrol?

Any other cars to consider?

Yes!

e-Fuel.

eFuels are produced with electricity from renewable sources, water and CO₂ and are a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. eFuels can be used in existing infrastructure and thus decisively and affordably reduce CO₂ emissions

Porsche are leading the way with e-fuels, but we’re still a way off from having it all readily available. But there’s hope we can keep alot of our current cars as is… maybe.

So in all reality, with the ban coming in 2030 (ban of selling new petrol or diesel only cars – you’ll still be able to get hybrids), the optionsa are limited and with the push, as mentioned earlier, to electric… the option would be electric or hybrid.

So with that I leave you to prepare yourself, have a charger installed at home and start thinking more about your journeys.

Cars will be around. Don’t think, in the UK, we can do without them. As much as you try to say use other transportation modes… the problem is, trains are expensive and cars can often still work out as a viable option…. not in all cases, but majority.