I’d go EV if the cars were cheaper to buy. The majority are significantly more expensive than ICE versions of the same model. I’ve posted before about the current trends in filling cars with tech and toys that increases cost and reduces efficiency. How much cheaper could a car be without this tech, added weight?Our motoring pattern of journey distance fits easily within pure EV range and low annual mileage. I like our Kia Sportage and the Nero looks good, but £38k? That is problem number 1 Number 2. Battery tech (but that is improving), carbon footprint of and components of batteries. Number 3. Infrastructure for generation and distribution of power. HS2 is a massively expensive project for dubious gains. Smart meter roll out not really well managed. Fast broadband not well managed. Green power gen is improving but by enough? How about re-introducing attractive feed in tariffs for solar? Easier than building nuclear power stations, even mini ones (RR style). The long term aim of politicians is ok BUT.....diesel was treated the same. Go diesel to reduce CO2 ( we will ignore NOx though). Proclaiming good intentions is easy but implementation so often poorly thought out.
