EVs

90% of drivers saved money by switching to EVs – Donedeal

Demand for brand new electric vehicles was 62 per cent higher in January compared to the beginning of 2023, new data shows

DoneDeal said that the findings highlighted the ‘potential economic benefits associated with owning an electric vehicle’ amidst the cost-of-living crisis. Picture: Getty

Nine in ten electric vehicle (EV) drivers reported cheaper running costs compared to their previous petrol or diesel car, according to figures from DoneDeal.

A new study by the online motor marketplace found that the number of EV users who reported savings rose to 90 per cent by the beginning of this year, compared to 85 per cent in November.

In a statement, the company said that the findings highlighted the “potential economic benefits associated ...