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Joseph Electric: Save Money and Reduce Your CO2 Emissions with a Used Electric Car

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Joe Electrical advises on where and how to make cheap electric cars work.

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Joseph Electric: Save Money and Reduce Your CO2 Emissions with a Used Electric Car

Joseph Electric: Save Money and Reduce Your CO2 Emissions with a Used Electric CarJoseph Electric: Save Money and Reduce Your CO2 Emissions with a Used Electric CarJoseph Electric: Save Money and Reduce Your CO2 Emissions with a Used Electric Car

Joe Electrical advises on where and how to make cheap electric cars work.

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Who is Joe Electric?

Joe with his used-electric-car in Northern Ireland

Joe, the alter-ego of Mat Allen, is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in electric forklift trucks. As an electric car enthusiast, Joe is eager to help individuals find a cheap electric car, allowing them to reduce their carbon footprint and save money, especially with older electric cars.

Save-money on the school-run and reduce-emissions near the school

Ideal for Two Car households

Using public transport, walking, and cycling is best for the environment; however, for many households, a second car is a necessity. If that car can be a cheap electric car, so much the better. Additionally, considering options like Joe Electrical can help you find the right electric vehicle to meet your needs.

Saving Cash and Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

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Joe's cost calculator estimates how much money and CO2 emissions you could save by switching from a Petrol or Diesel Car to a cheap electric car. This estimate is based on your car usage and what you pay for fuel and electricity. Additionally, this tool has been updated for car tax changes in November 22.

Calculate My Savings Joe!
Cost of Installing a home charger is often saved in  the first year

New electric cars are great but pricey. An older electric car could save you money and reduce your emissions significantly if (like Joe) you have space to install a home charger. The price of good EV's 2-5 years old has fallen significantly in the last 2-3 years as many are coming 'off lease' into the second hand market.

Joe Electrical is here to help you understand the pros and cons of owning a cheap electric car.

Pros and Cons of Older Electric Cars

Whats in it for the planet, Joe?

There is no Planet B - we must protect this one for future generations

The manufacture of electric car batteries generates a lot of CO2

In year 3 of owning a cheap electric car, the CO2 savings from greener fuel will begin to exceed the higher CO2 emissions produced during its manufacture. However, over a span of 5 years, a cheap electric car proves to be more beneficial for the environment. The planet truly benefits even more when the vehicle is kept for 8, 10, or even 12 years, effectively replacing a necessary petrol or diesel car. This is a perspective shared by many in the industry, including experts like Joe Electrical.

Latest online articles that are accurate and useful

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Balanced article from Autocar Magazine covers pros and cons.

 Should I buy an electric car? | Autocar 

Joe would include a comparison of emissions in the decision process - especially when considering hybrids and plug-in hybrids. 


Multiple copies of The Guardian newspaper arranged overlapping on a surface.

A series of articles in the Guardian from December 23 to February 24 addresses environmental concerns and the economics of electric cars, including discussions on finding a cheap electric car and debunking myths around EVs. For more insights, check out the EV mythbusters section in Business at the Guardian, where you can also learn about joe electrical's contributions to the industry.

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