Should I get an electric car?
Is an electric car right for you? 10 questions about charging, driving, budget and where you live tell you if you should go electric.
ā” Question 1 of 10
Could you charge at home or at work?
How it works
Answer 10 quick questions about your situation. Each answer nudges the result one way or the other, and some are dealbreakers on their own. You get one of three verdicts, the reasons from your own answers, and practical tips. Everything is worked out in your browser: your answers are never sent to us.
What could the result be?
- ā” Yes, go electric: You can charge easily, your driving suits an EV, and you'll save on fuel and servicing. Compare range, charging speed and battery warranty.
- š¤ Consider a hybrid, or rent an EV first: An EV could work, but charging or long trips might be tricky. Rent one for a weekend, or consider a plug-in hybrid.
- ā½ Not yet: An electric car doesn't fit your life just now, mostly because of charging or cost. Chargers are spreading fast, so check again in a year or two.
Tips
- Rent an EV for a weekend to try it out.
- Home charging overnight is the cheapest way to run an EV.
- Check the battery warranty, especially on used EVs.
- Compare total running costs, not just the price.