9 reasons to switch to an electric car in Ireland

Why should you drive an electric car in Ireland when you have the option of conventional gasoline cars? Why should you come out of your comfort zone by switching to another technology? Why should you increase your initial investment in buying an electric car when you can get gasoline cars at a lower price? Similarly, other questions and doubts may hammer your mind while buying a new car. If that is so, then here are 9 good reasons that justify why should you buy an electric car in Ireland:

Move towards Future: Electric cars, undoubtedly, are the future of Ireland and other parts of the world. All the car drivers will gradually start driving electric vehicles because of the numerous benefits attached to it. Thus, start earlier and move towards the future soon by buying an electric car.

Joy ride: It is a pleasure to ride electric cars as they are very smooth to ride and drive. They are quicker than conventional gasoline cars as electric cars have a better start (pick-up). They are apt for city drives especially when you are stuck in traffic. You will not find a quieter ride than an electric vehicle. No vibration, engine hum, or exhaust splutter is heard or felt in an electric car.

Free charging: You do not need any fuel for running an electric car, it runs on a battery charged by electricity. There are free charging stations across Ireland to motivate users to use electric vehicles. Make good use of these stations, charge your electric car's battery there and save your fuel cost.

Less wear and tear: There is no gear stick in an electric vehicle; you use a one-pedal system to accelerate and slow down. Fewer moving parts mean less wear and tear and lower maintenance costs. Additionally, an easy drive of electric vehicles and smoother acceleration and deceleration extends the life of tires as they wear and tear later in comparison with the tires of gasoline cars.

Home Charging: Unlike gasoline cars, you can refuel your electric vehicle by installing a charging station at home. The charging unit can be installed economically with the help of grants given by SEAI. So, you do not have to stand in queues at the gas stations. Now you can reach your destination on time.

Lower Running Cost: Since electricity is cheaper than petrol/diesel in Ireland, the running cost of electric cars is lower than a car running on petrol/diesel. Free charging stations for electric vehicles across Ireland, are an added advantage. The per kilometer cost of electric vehicles is incredibly less than the per kilometer cost of gasoline cars. This difference itself is sufficient to convince you do opt for an electric car, especially when you drive regularly.

Social responsibility: We all have a social responsibility towards other members of our society and the environment. When we have an option to use a car which does not emit harmful gases then why should we go for cars which emit dangerous fumes? It is time to get responsible and contribute to the environment by reducing the carbon footprint released by gasoline cars. Do not add on to the pollution and protect our environment for the betterment of society and future generations.

Monetary Benefits: Besides reducing your fuel cost and running cost of the car, you can also save on taxes and the initial cost of buying an electric car as SEAI gives grants on electric cars. €2,000 and €5,000 are granted by SEAI towards the cost of the car and €120 per annum is paid by them towards the lowest band of motor tax. Additionally, VRT is cheaper for electric vehicles because the Vehicle Registration Tax is based on CO2 emissions, which are zero in electric vehicles.

Financing and Insurance Options: Lucrative financing options are available for electric vehicles in the name of green car loans. Similarly, car insurance in Ireland is also widely available for electric vehicles. Just as you could cover your gasoline cars to the desired extent in a car insurance policy, you can also seek desired coverage in the electric car insurance Ireland policy. You can strike a good deal with the financers for loans and the insurance companies for buying electric car insurance.