The government is hoping that by extending the amount of time that drivers can make a claim for a grant to buy an electric car that sales may begin to increase.
 
Up to 2012, there is a grant of up to £5,000 available, in addition to a grant of up to £8,000 for vans.
 
Quentin Wilson discusses the advantages of owning an electric vehicle with BBC’s Steph McGovern.
 
He explains that there is a huge need to suspend the VAT of electric vehicles, seeing as they’re quite costly to buy as new.
 
However, he explains that electric vehicles are an example of “great technology” and that they’re perfect for urban journeys in complete silence.
 
It costs as little as £1.25 in electricity per 100 miles, which is nothing in comparison to today’s soaring fuel prices.
 
Above all, electric vehicles do wonders for the environment and can provide you with a low-cost motoring solution.