Before Getting An Electric Car: 3 Things To Consider

13th June 2026/0 Comments/in Electric cars/by Eric Roberts

Before Getting An Electric Car

Now it’s more important than ever to take action in order to combat, or at least slow down, climate change.
change. If you want to do your bit and do something good for the environment, you might want to
Replace your current car with an electric vehicle.

Even though there were many stereotypes about
their power when they first entered the market, there has been significant progress. But before you
Take any specific steps; you need to take your time in order to make the right decision. Here are the
things you need to consider before getting an electric car.

Determine Whether You Want To Lease Or Buy The Vehicle

When you’re looking to get an electric vehicle, you need to think about your budget. If you decide to
If you buy the car, you might have the option to pay it off in monthly payments. However, when you opt
for the leasing option, you might be able to reduce your expenses significantly.

To get started, head
over to the website of LV ElectriX and plan your electric car leasing costs. By getting in touch with the
team of experts, you will be able to understand your options thoroughly. And when you have all the
information needed, it might be easier for you to decide if it’s the optimal choice for your situation
and needs.

Consider Your Charging Options

Unlike other cars, electric vehicles don’t need gasoline or diesel to operate. But they do need
electricity in order to get you to your desired destination. To keep the car running, you need to think
about your charging options. Research the places where you need to travel and see if there are any
public charging points.

You should also find out if there is a charging point in the vicinity of your
home. And if you want to have an electric car for the long run, you might want to consider installing
the charger on your property. That way, you might save some money on charging your EV as the
device could activate when the electricity rates are at their lowest point. With its good availability
of charging points, your driving experience might become more pleasant and efficient.

Think About The Distance You Need To Drive Daily

Finally, you need to consider the distance you need to drive every day. Every electric car has a
different operating range, and you need to take that into account. If you need to drive further than
the range allows you, you need to check if there are enough charging points along the way.

Then, you could make your travels pleasant and free of any problems. The operating range might
also be one of the factors that influence the price of the car. So, if you’re looking for a cheaper
option, you might need to compromise on the range of your travels. But if you plan your trips and
adventures in advance, you might be able to enjoy the experience with no obstacles.

Electric Vehicle Technician Shortage

29th January 2026/0 Comments/in Automotive industry/by Eric Roberts

So, there is no doubt in my mind that the EV “electric cars” are going to be a threat to the sustainability of the garage trade as it is. Therefore it does not surprise me that technicians are not taking up the “so called” electric car revolution. In my humble opinion the transition to EV,s is at too faster a pace for both garages and more importantly the car owning public.

As a garage owner for almost all my life, I am forever asking customers and suppliers for their opinion. Many of my customers don’t really have an opinion and just think that EVs will be part of the future car market. Well this is happening now! Consequently , I am seeing more of the dreaded things driving about. Particularly the Tesla models.

In my opinion,

These cars are becoming the new rich man’s car! The guys that drive them are the old Jaguar and BMW owners. Generally wealthy business men who want to show off their new toy.

However, what they tell us about the percentage of new cars that are electric is calculated during a very low car sales period. So, making the actual EV sales figures look good.

Looking out of my window

When I look out of my office window in Halifax, all I see is row after row of “Victorian” terrace houses. With the roads stacked out with the house owners family cars,. Typical of many Northern towns and cities. Even with the most vivid imagination, I cannot see how all the people are going to charge their electric cars.

Many of my customers in this northern town are young, first-time car owners. Many families now have three cars per family. Say dad and mom, and at least one sibling will be an affordable car owner. I say affordable because these car owners buy a car to suit their pockets.

So, second- and third-hand, smaller cars are the norm.

Electric cars are a million years away from these people. These cars fit into the very old infrastructure that these vehicles have to drive about in.

I could go on and on about this idiotic target that our government has given us for the giant changes that would be required for electric cars. Finally, we are having difficulty finding suitable staff to repair the conventional cars here in Halifax. So, electric cars ?

Latest SMMT data shows that EV sales represented 23 per cent of the new vehicle market in May but analysis by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) suggests that by the end of 2020

Source: EV technician shortage “must be addressed” urgently, IMI warns

Millions of car workers

22nd December 2025/0 Comments/in All Car Manufacturer Articles/by Eric Roberts

Millions of Car Workers

This is a comment that I made in response to the Governments Crazy Idea

So, in my humble opinion, this is just another idiotic plan. From people who have never lived in the real world (MP’s). Consequently, the government will not be able to pull this mammoth task off! Look what they did to brexit and now the corvid pandemic.

Eric Roberts says

I have been a garage owner for all my life. So, I find it impossible to grasp why they have given in to the “climate change brigade”. Where I live, the air has never been cleaner! It is time that someone or organisation stood up to this idiotic idea.

What I am sick about is that I actually voted for this government which is prepared to smash the family business that we have built over the last 50 years.
What are all the other people in the present motor trade going to do? garages, parts stores, and gas stations. Including all the people that manufacture replacement parts, including millions of lead-acid batteries.

Millions of people will be affected! Where are all the charging stations going to go Many homes have two- and three-car families.

Many drivers on lower incomes will be taken off the car owning list. Electric cars wont be able to tow caravans and trailers unless you can afford one of the bigger models, taking millions of caravan owners off the road.

If motorhomes are to be classified as vans, then these will be wiped off. Millions of Car Workers

Also I think that the petrol companies will look at the situation and pull out of the UK even before the ten years are upon us! causing chaos. The list of negatives goes on and on. We will all be left “scraping for the bits” as most of the after service works and repairs on the electric cars will be kept at the main dealers.

Importantly, I just cant think what the government are thinking or is it that they just dont care. Just like the poor small businesses are having to close during the covid pandemic and the big stores are allowed to open selling the same things. This will be the independent garage sector in ten years time!

Finally, not too long ago, Millions of Car Workers

It was estimated that we would need one or two new power stations to supply enough energy when these electric cars all require charging ?

A failure to properly support the servicing and repair sector will compromise the government’s ambitious plans to end the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, according to the Institute of the Motor Industry.

Source: Repair and servicing sector still ill-equipped for “monumental” EV switch, IMI warns – Garagewire

Will Energy prices kill off the Electric Car?

7th November 2025/0 Comments/in Automotive industry, Electric cars/by Eric Roberts

Will Energy prices kill off the Electric Car?

The rise of electric cars has been a long time coming. Tesla in the United States was the one who initially started it in a big way. Now spreading to most car manufacturers across the world. The cost of batteries, charging infrastructure, and the emissions they produce have all been declining over time.

A recent report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows that electric cars are now cheaper than petrol or diesel cars in 41% of the USA. A recent study by the London School of Economics also suggests that electric cars will account for more than two-thirds of new car sales by 2030, the UK’s target for banning the sale of fossil fuel cars.

However, the rise of electric cars comes with its own set of risks.

The cost of electricity is something that is constantly on the minds of electric car enthusiasts. Although, in my opinion, these vehicles are a new domain for the rich drivers in our towns and cities. Primarily, they are still expensive and unaffordable for the general public to buy.

For some people, it is the only reason they would consider purchasing an electric car. The cost of electricity is a major consideration for many people, but what about hydrogen cars? Electricity and hydrogen are the fuel sources for hydrogen cars.

Including a new type of engine coming out of Australia. This is a diesel engine that adds hydrogen to the fuel mixture. This engine is carbon neutral and ticks all the boxes for everyday motorists who just want affordable cars without any fuss.

Thanks to the UK, s constant advertising campaigns: Will Energy prices kill off the Electric Car?

Then, electric cars have been one of the most popular vehicles on the market for the past several years. They are seen as environmentally friendly. However, electric car prices may soon start to rise, putting them at a disadvantage against their hydrogen- and traditional gasoline-powered counterparts.

Electric cars have been around since the early 1900s. Firstly, use the old lead acid batteries. With the addition of other battery technologies such as lithium and Tesla, they have been slowly gaining in popularity over the past few years.

With fuel prices constantly on the rise, many people are looking for alternative ways to run their vehicles. While electric cars have their disadvantages, such as the high price of electricity. In my opinion, they could still be a successful option in the future. If the price of electricity continues to rise, many people will turn off electric cars.

Therefore, Electric cars are in a race against time: Will Energy prices kill off the Electric Car?

If the price of electricity continues to rise, electric cars will become too expensive to operate, and they may even be killed off. Right now, the price of electricity has doubled here in the UK. Of course, the future looks grimmer still.

Unless the war in Russia ends, the price of our fuel will rise even more. Until we can increase our own energy production, it is expected to increase substantially over time. This could kill off the electric car industry as we know it! Electric cars require a lot of electricity to operate, combined with the high price and availability of “Cobalt” for the manufacture of lithium batteries.

The Rumoured New EV Mileage Charge

To make matters even more uncertain for electric vehicle owners, it’s now being rumoured that the UK Chancellor is planning to introduce a mileage-based charge on EVs to replace the loss of road tax and fuel duty income. This would mean drivers of electric cars could soon pay per mile for using the roads—a move that could drastically change the appeal of owning an EV.

Up until now, one of the main advantages of electric vehicles has been the exemption from road tax and cheaper running costs. However, if a mileage charge comes in on top of already high electricity prices, the balance could shift. Drivers may start questioning whether going electric is still worth it, especially when you factor in the cost of installing home chargers and battery replacements down the line.

Will Energy prices kill off the Electric Car?

Thanks to the UK’s constant advertising campaigns, electric cars have been one of the most popular vehicles on the market for the past several years. They’re seen as environmentally friendly, but electric car prices may soon start to rise, putting them at a disadvantage against their hydrogen- and traditional petrol-powered counterparts.

Electric cars have been around since the early 1900s, first using old lead-acid batteries. With the addition of modern lithium batteries and the success of Tesla, they’ve been slowly gaining in popularity over the past few years.

With fuel prices constantly on the rise, many people are looking for alternative ways to run their vehicles. While electric cars have their disadvantages, such as the high price of electricity, in my opinion, they could still be a successful option in the future.

If the price of electricity continues to rise, many people will turn away from electric cars. They’re in a race against time — will energy prices kill off the electric car?

Right now, the price of electricity has doubled here in the UK, and the future looks grimmer still. Unless the war in Russia ends, our fuel and energy costs could rise even higher. Until we can increase our own energy production, prices will continue to climb — and that could spell real trouble for the electric car industry as we know it.

Eric Roberts is the owner of Pellon Tyre and Autocentre in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Away from the garage, he enjoys relaxing by the sea at his LuckyPaws Holiday Home in Flamborough on the beautiful Yorkshire coast.

Posts

Before Getting An Electric Car: 3 Things To Consider

Table of Contents

Before Getting An Electric Car