We SHOULD be all driving electric cars (EVs) today. Not maybe next year, or in 5 years but today.
Why?
The climate is in crisis mode, and greenhouse gas emissions from transport is the biggest culprit.
According to the Department of Energy, Security , and Net Zero (DESNZ, 2025), 31% of UK greenhouse gas emissions comes from domestic transport. And of that, 53% comes from cars and taxis (DESNZ 2024).
53% of greenhouse gas emissions amount to 59.5 million tonnes of CO2e.
To put this in perspective, we would need 1.3 billion mature trees per year to offset these emissions!
Many of the argument against electric cars don't hold up anymore:
New car discounts
One argument was that EVs cost more than petrol cars. Aggressive manufacturer discounting and government rebates have made EVs more affordable. For example, the government offers a rebate up to £3750 on new EVs. On the other hand, car companies like Mini offers a £ 1% to 5% interest rate on car financing on all new Mini electrics. Paying for cars using salary sacrifice schemes means you don't have to pay for it in one lump sum or get a car loan.
Increased driving range
Many drivers used to complain about the low driving range on an EV. But this has been improving exponentially. According to Which, the average electric car now has a driving range of 245 miles, and almost all can manage 180 miles in their tests.
No home charging
Not having an EV charger should not deter you from buying an EV. While home charging is convenient and cheap, more and more charging stations are available. Many car parks also offer charging facilities, enabling you to charge while you work or shop, even in rural Norfolk where Green Trading Store is based.
Lower refueling costs
Refueling an electric vehicle (EV) is significantly cheaper than filling a petrol or diesel car, costing roughly 3 to 8 pence per mile at home compared to 13 to 17 pence per mile for fossil fuels. Signing up for a membership with an EV charging scheme can also lower your charging costs.
Sale of petrol cars banned in 2030
Don't forget that sale of fossil fuel cars will be banned in just 4 years. Resale values and general demand for petrol cars are expected to drop as we get closer to this date.
Electric cars winning more awards
Car experts are increasingly impressed with EVs because they offer superior packaging, instant performance, and cutting edge design & innovation. In fact, WhatCar named BMW's iX3 their Car of the Year for 2026. This electric SUV model offers up to 500 miles in range and "leapfrogs its rivals with a stepchange in capability, " according to them.
Want to learn more? Check out these electric car schemes today.
Don't hesitate. Act today.
The future is electric. The future is now.
Sources:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/provisional-uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-statistics-2025/2025-uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-provisional-figures-statistical-release
- https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/transport-and-environment-statistics-2024--2/greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-transport-in-2024
- https://www.offsetbritain.org/pages/tree-calculator
- https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/new-and-used-cars/article/should-i-buy-an-electric-car-ao47p7A3gD29
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electric-vehicles-costs-charging-and-infrastructure/electric-vehicles-costs-charging-and-infrastructure
- https://www.whatcar.com/news/car-of-the-year-awards-overall-winner/n25379