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.
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. Joe Electric can help you find the right electric vehicle to meet your needs.
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.
Joe Electrical is here to help you understand the pros and cons of owning a cheap electric car.
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 Electric.
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.
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.