Ray Chapman Motors spokesperson argues for electric vehicles
Duncan Chapman, of Ray Chapman Motors, on Canal Road, said: "As petrol and diesel prices rise, and more used electric cars enter the market, now is the perfect time to make the switch to electrification and benefit from the savings in fuel and insurance that owning an EV brings."
The first reason offered by Mr Chapman was that, as he claimed, EVs are cheaper to run.
According to data "obtained by NimbleFins" in 2024, and in the words of Mr Chapman, "EV drivers pay £567 to charge their cars annually, based on driving 6,300 miles a year; by contrast, petrol and diesel drivers pay £1,146 to cover the same mileage – a significant £579 increase in cost."
The second reasoned offered by Mr Chapman was that, as he claimed, EVs can be cheaper to maintain.
In justifying his opinion, Mr Chapman referred to the regenerative braking in EVs which makes braking (he claimed) "more efficient because less pressure is applied to the brakes."
Mr Chapman's third offered reason was the prevalence of used EVs on the market, which, in his words, "is a great option if you're keen to make the switch but don't want to go for a brand-new car."
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