New research suggests that breakdown costs are, on average, nearly three times higher for electric vehicles…
Breakdown Costs Higher for EVs
Conducted by Total Motion, the research involved an analysis of over 2,500 EVs over four-and-a-half years. On average, it found that breakdown costs (not including accidents) were £596; compared to £221 for a diesel or petrol vehicle. This means that breakdown costs are 2.7 times more for EVs than ICE models. In addition, it was found that breakdown incidents were higher for plug-in vehicles.
The research also concerned also potential expenses. It was found that EVs typically cost 19% more to insure than standard vehicles. But it’s not all bad news, as their maintenance costs are 27% lower than those associated with diesels and petrols.
‘Cost and Operational Implications’
Simon Hill, a director at Total Motion, has gone as far to say that fleets are adopting EVs prematurely. He said, “whilst the clamour for EV vehicles is gathering momentum, particularly with generous company car tax breaks and the 2030 deadline for ceasing production of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK, we decided to carry out this research on behalf of our fleet customers”.
He added, “the findings of the study lead us to conclude that the transition to EV for many fleets is being done far too early, and that this will have significant cost and operational implications. Our long-term view is that ICE will continue to reduce in volume and EV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles will continue to increase, with a view to hydrogen or hydrogen plug-in being challengers to EVs within 15-20 years”.
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