Switching to EVs mean lower maintenance costs, says Go Ultra Low

A study conducted by Go Ultra Low has found that motorists could save over £300 annually on car maintenance by switching to electric vehicles (EVs).

The research suggests that the average motorist spends around £400 per year on servicing and maintenance for their petrol or diesel car compared to the equivalent £96 annual costs for EV owners.

The Go Ultra Low study claimed in total the country’s spend on maintenance and servicing for petrol and diesel cars was around £13 billion, with a saving of up to £10 billion if every motorist switched to plug-in cars.

The campaign group argued that the main difference in maintenance costs was because EV cars operated on a simplified powertrain, with fewer moving parts, things to go wrong and consumables.

Commenting on the study’s finding, Poppy Welch, head of Go Ultra Low, said: "Pure electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than cars with an internal combustion engine. This means that there are fewer things which require maintenance, and servicing is simpler and cheaper to complete with fewer consumables. Drivers dread unexpected large repair bills, but as more motorists switch to electric vehicles, these killer bills are becoming a thing of the past.

"It's time that the British public realise just how cheap electric vehicles are to live with – and it's not just the cut-price servicing. Fuel and running costs can be as low as 2p per mile and plug-in vehicles benefit from the lowest rates of tax, offering the average driver significant cost savings."

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