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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/12/electric-cars-already-cheaper-own-run-study
EV are already cheapest to own. One study by ICCT on cost of ownership over 4 years in 5 EU countries show EV is cheapest to own in all 5 countries. A separate report by Leeds Uni published in 2017 also came to the same conclusion.
At the same time, ICCT study suggests PHEV is most expensive to own.
Of course, it does point out:
Cheap to run AND instant torque response, PLUS Rolls-like quiet acceleration.
EV are already cheapest to own. One study by ICCT on cost of ownership over 4 years in 5 EU countries show EV is cheapest to own in all 5 countries. A separate report by Leeds Uni published in 2017 also came to the same conclusion.
At the same time, ICCT study suggests PHEV is most expensive to own.
Of course, it does point out:
Sandra Wappelhorst, from the ICCT, said: “Most trips are within an electric vehicle’s range, and it is the battery electric vehicle that turns out to be the most cost effective over four years. But if you’re a country doctor, who might have to respond to emergency calls at odd hours in odd places, you’ll have to evaluate a battery electric car differently to a London surgeon.”
Cheap to run AND instant torque response, PLUS Rolls-like quiet acceleration.