A surge in used electric car supply has driven prices down, making them 9% cheaper than petrol equivalents in Scotland. This comes as the Scottish Government expands its charging network, making the switch to electric more attractive.
Experts say it’s the ‘perfect time’ for Scots motorists to buy a used EV - now 9 per cent cheaper than their petrol equivalent. New research by Novuna Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s largest fleet operators, said there has been a surge in supply of quality used electric cars meaning prices are falling further and faster than petrol vehicles.
And it comes as the Scottish Government has vowed to ramp up public EV charging points after meeting a target of 6000 chargers two years ahead of its 2026 deadline. Scotland has the second highest public charging provision in the UK per head of population after London. Novuna said the rising number of new EVs on the road - fuelled by attractive incentives for fleet and salary sacrifice drivers - has seen a surge of used EVs on the market. That’s made them around 9 per cent cheaper than petrol car equivalents, with a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa-e, for example, costing £11,889 on Cinch’s website, compared to £13,449 for a petrol Corsa. Four-year-old cars are 14 per cent cheaper. The firm said that along with Scotland’s improving charging network, that made this the “perfect time… to make the switch and enjoy both cheaper and cleaner driving”. Theresa Lindsay, marketing chiefs at Novuna, said: “It’s time to bust some of the myths associated with EVs and ensure drivers don’t miss out. The reality is used EVs are often cheaper, and running costs significantly lower than petrol versions. “And with a growing charging network, there’s never been a better time for second-hand car buyers in Scotland to go electric. It’s cheaper, cleaner, and hassle-free.” Novuna pointed out charging at home costs around 3p per mile, compared to 18.34p per mile for petrol - and said with ranges of 150-200 miles, most daily commutes are covered by EVs. It also pointed to electric cars having fewer breakdowns and requiring less maintenance due to having 90 per cent fewer parts than petrol vehicle
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