21-09-2024, 10:52 AM
Interesting figures, thanks Cobaltblue!
Given that EV's cost more to buy right now, at how many miles do you reckon the break-even point will be?
Quite likely... not only Vehicle Excise Duty, but also fuel duty.
Right now home heating oil is a lot cheaper than petrol or DERV at the pump... because of the road duty. But it's illegal to use home heating oil in my Diesel car.
Yet I could charge an electric car and pay the same tariff as I'd pay to run an electric fire. Some point this may change?
I'd say that the electric vehicle will have better security of supply... it's extremely rare that electricity is off for more than 12 hours, but petrol/diesel supply scares are more common. Moreover, having a generator, it's possible to charge an EV given a few gallons of fuel, but it's not possible to fill up a tankful with access to the National Grid.
Given that EV's cost more to buy right now, at how many miles do you reckon the break-even point will be?
(21-09-2024, 10:10 AM)Mike Watterson Wrote: Tax is likely to be raised on EV in the future to replace lost non-EV vehicle revenue as people changeover.
Quite likely... not only Vehicle Excise Duty, but also fuel duty.
Right now home heating oil is a lot cheaper than petrol or DERV at the pump... because of the road duty. But it's illegal to use home heating oil in my Diesel car.
Yet I could charge an electric car and pay the same tariff as I'd pay to run an electric fire. Some point this may change?
(21-09-2024, 10:10 AM)Mike Watterson Wrote: My friend Cassandra says security of supply is more important than savings. No-one ever believes her gloomy predictions but she's always right.
I'd say that the electric vehicle will have better security of supply... it's extremely rare that electricity is off for more than 12 hours, but petrol/diesel supply scares are more common. Moreover, having a generator, it's possible to charge an EV given a few gallons of fuel, but it's not possible to fill up a tankful with access to the National Grid.
