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The only reason anyone buys an EV really is tax avoidance. Avoiding fuel duty, VAT on fuel, P11D hammering etc
There isn't a single EV at RRP that isn't inferior at actual car stuff than the equivalent RRP oil based juice equivalent.
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This is silly. They are lots better for the environment.
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That’s patently untrue. EVs are quieter, quicker, have more passenger space (generally) and nicer tech, all whilst being materially cheaper to run.
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And so what? I don't really see what the problem with that is? Isn't the lower P11D thing an incentive for companies to move to EV cars?
If you need a car, and an EV would save you considerable money each month on fuel, P11D, congestion charge etc, it makes sense to get one.
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Don’t PHEVs need to be plugged in though, like on a driveway?
Totally agree that infrastructure needs to be improved all around but if someone doesn’t have a driveway, PHEV is an even worse choice. No way they’re going out of their way to charge a tiny battery at a station when they could spend 2 mins at a petrol station.
As for SUV vs light being a different discussion; I disagree. PHEV tech is being used to greenwash massive vehicles (look at the RR sport PHEV etc). Pathetic range, horribly larger ICE and lovely big tax discounts.