A growing trend in transportation is the move toward electric vehicles. The benefits of switching to electric vehicles for PCO car operators are clear. From congestion fee exemption to reduced running costs, there are many reasons why driving an EV is a sustainable choice for both drivers and businesses.
Here’s why getting an EV for your PCO car hire in Wandsworth is a great idea:
Congestion Charge Exemptions
The UK government is committed to reducing air pollution and traffic congestion by encouraging electric vehicles in towns and cities across the country. This means that drivers of electric cars are exempt from paying the daily congestion charge in Greater London, which helps make EVs even more appealing to PCO car drivers. This way you can save money and help to reduce traffic in the city at the same time.
Reduced Running Costs
One of the biggest benefits of switching to an electric vehicle for PCO car drivers is significantly reduced running costs. Unlike petrol or diesel cars, which require you to pay for fuel regularly, all-electric cars are fully powered by electricity, and the costs of recharging your vehicle with electricity are much cheaper than traditional fuel. This means you can save on fuel costs in the long term once you switch to an electric car.
Fewer Garage Visits
With running cost savings comes fewer visits to the garage for repairs and servicing, which is good news for all PCO drivers in Wandsworth. Since electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than petrol or diesel vehicles, maintenance and repairs are much easier and much less frequent. So, you can say goodbye to hefty repair bills and enjoy a more stress-free driving experience on the road.
Environmentally Friendly
The average carbon emissions of typical electric cars are much lower than those of petrol or diesel vehicles, which means that they have a much smaller impact on the environment. Passengers also prefer eco-friendly vehicles as they know that they are doing their bit for the environment by choosing to drive an electric car rather than a conventional petrol or diesel model.
PCO drivers can also benefit from initiatives like Uber Green in London and earn 15% more than UberX drivers on every trip.
Long Range
The longest-range fully-electric cars on the market today have a battery range of up to 200–250 miles on a single charge, while the average range for an electric car is around 120 miles. This makes them ideal for short trips around town, and you can recharge your vehicle’s battery overnight at home (using a home charging unit) or at a public charging station.
At G&M Direct Hire, we provide PCO-licenced cars for rent in Stratford. You can find fuel-based PCO cars to well-maintained electric cars like the Kia E-Niro, Toyota Prius, and Nissan Leaf.
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