If you live in the countryside and have thought about being an electric car but aren’t quite sure if it’s the right decision then you’re not alone.

Although there have been many advancements in electric car technology over the last decade, there are still concerns that stop quite a number of people buying them, particularly those who live in the country.

With this in mind, below are some of the biggest things to consider –

Where is the nearest charging station?

When it comes to owning an electric car, one of the most important considerations is how you’ll charge it. The infrastructure in the UK for electric vehicles has been greatly improved over the last few years, with more petrol stations than ever now offering electric charging points. That being said, if you live in the country then you’ll want to find out exactly where your near

est charging station is so can properly judge how often you’ll need to charge your car without risk of it running out of power. Of course this isn’t as much of a concern if you get a hybrid vehicle but it’s still an important thing to know.

Are you happy to get a charging point installed at your home?

It isn’t a necessity to have a charging point installed at your home when you own an electric vehicle but many EV owners find it to be a very beneficial. The most obvious benefit of having your own charging point is that you don’t have to worry about finding a charging station when your car is low on charge. You can simply plug it in when you’re at home so you know it’s always fully charged when you’re ready to use it.

Do you commute for work?

If you commute to work each day and have to drive in city conditions then an electric car could be a very sensible choice. The reason being that the constant stop/start nature of city driving consumes a lot of fuel and therefore you could save a considerable amount of money by switching to an electric car. Another reason that electric cars are great for city driving is their zippy acceleration and smooth handling.

Which is better – hybrid, plug-in or fully electric?

One of the major decisions to make when investing in a green car is whether to get a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or a pure electric. Each has its pros and cons. For example a traditional hybrid is great if you do a mix of motorway/country driving and city driving since you get the best of both worlds. With a pure electric you get a smoother and quieter ride but you do have to be mindful of how much charge you have left and where the nearest charging station is.

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