Originally Posted by DaveW
Electric cars are without doubt a conscience boost, but the simple fact is that EV's don't save the planet as much as using public transport, and I say that as a PT user. Well, not since Covid but you get the point.


I agree and would use PT if it existed.

But the bus service here in semi rural south wilts is sparse and focussed mostly on school and the park and rides.
The nearest park and Ride is 3 miles from home and 1.5 miles from the town centre. I can drive to the central carpark in 10 mins, the bus, 4 x a day, takes 30 mins and using the park and ride not much less time.
There used to be a station near us, but it closed in the 60s. Otherwise the train would be an option.

So the Tesla has become, at 5p/mile, the default local run about. Since we got it in mid May our monthly spend on petrol has fallen, by about half.

Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...