The UK government has set a deadline to ban all conventional fuel powered vehicles from sale by 3030. The end of petrol and diesel cars aims to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions entering the environment.
A report carried out by the American government showed that over 74% of human-caused greenhouse gases were a result of burning fossil fuels. By switching to electric vehicles, the UK will be able to achieve Paris’ Climate Agreement’s target of a global temperature rise of only 1.5°C by 2050.
If you are considering changing your petrol or diesel vehicle to an electric model, there are a range of used cars NI on the market. Traditionally electric vehicles seemed expensive and they weren’t within the price range of many drivers.
The good news is that the prices of electric cars are becoming more accessible to suit many people’s budgets and there is also a Government grant available that offers car buyers a discount on the price of a brand new vehicle with low-emissions.
The price of spanking, brand new electric vehicles start around £15,000 and this price increases depending on the type of model you opt for and their available features. Thankfully as the popularity of electric vehicles is rising, there are now more options on the used market.
At CarlLover we have a range of pre-loved electric vehicles on the market within our car dealers Belfast.
Although the pandemic has had a negative impact on the sales of new cars within the past year, it has encouraged more people to go electric. A study carried out by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows us that 2021 was the best year to date for EVs with battery and plug-in hybrid vehicles as their market share increased by 10.7%.
Electric vehicles have increased in popularity with people across the UK as a result of their lower running costs. They are significantly cheaper than fuel powered vehicles and their road tax is currently zero. As there are fewer parts to electric vehicles, it means that your maintenance bills should also decrease.
The quality of electric vehicles are increasing across major car manufacturers across the world. With each new model that is introduced to the car market, their features are developing from increased battery life, to better equipment and even more reasonable prices.
There is no question that there is a shift within the car market where buyers are attracted to electric models rather than the traditional petrol or diesel vehicles.At CarlLover we have a range of used electric vehicles in store from major brands, including Tesla, used BMW, used Audi and used Mercedes.
Whether you are a first time buyer, you are keen to update your family car or you want an exciting new model, we have a range of electric vehicles to suit everyone’s needs and budgets.
For more information on the range of electric vehicles we have in store and their different features, get in touch with a member of our team today or alternatively you can visit one of our used car dealers Belfast as well as a number of other dealers located across Northern Ireland.
