Small Electric Car Benefits

There are plenty of reasons to buy a small electric car, from their practicality navigating narrow city streets to their lower purchase price and running costs. Small electric cars are a great choice whether you’re new to driving electric or continuing your all-electric journey.

Lower costs

One of the most attractive benefits of driving an electric car is their lower running costs, especially when they’re compared to cars that rely on petrol and diesel. With an electric car, you can easily save on fuel by charging from home and taking advantage of a lower off-peak charging tariff. Since small electric cars have smaller batteries, they’re lighter and often more efficient than other larger EVs.

While electric cars tend to have a higher purchase price than combustion vehicles, that gap is closing quickly, especially with small electric cars. Small electric cars require less maintenance than combustion vehicles, and they’re exempt from ULEZ charges.

Perfect for the city

Small electric cars are perfect for manoeuvring through busy city streets. Cities often have well developed charging infrastructure making it easy to find a charger when you need one. Busy city streets rarely leave many gaps for parking, and when there is a spot, it’s often a tight squeeze. But that’s not a problem for small electric cars, since city streets feature parking spaces with a charging station. Whether you’re squeezing into a tight space, or pulling into a dedicated EV parking spot, a small electric car makes it easier.

Plenty of range for daily driving

Even with their smaller battery, small electric cars offer more than enough range for all your daily driving. Their smaller frame and battery make them lighter and more efficient, which means they use less energy per mile than heavier EVs. Plus, when was the last time you drove more than 250 miles without stopping?

Better for the environment

Since EVs don’t produce any exhaust emissions, driving an electric car can help to reduce your carbon footprint. On top of that, small electric cars are extremely efficient, which means they can also help to reduce your overall energy consumption.

Preparing young drivers for their future

Small electric cars are an excellent choice for young and novice drivers. Their size makes them easier to manoeuvre and park, and their automatic transmission makes them easier to learn than a manual. EVs also come with a range of advanced safety features as standard, and small electric cars also come with a smaller price tag.

As EVs continue to become more popular and affordable, small electric cars can help young drivers get comfortable and be prepared for the future of all-electric.

Small batteries charge faster

When it comes to charging times, small electric cars come out on top. Assuming an identical charging source, a smaller EV battery will charge faster than models with larger batteries.

Before you start comparing small electric cars for sale, here are a few tips to help you find your perfect match.

Start with your mileage

Instead of immediately choosing the largest battery available, you should calculate your daily mileage. By focusing on your daily commute, and any school or shopping runs, you can find the battery that suits your daily driving habits best.

Check your charging options

Charging at home is the cheapest way to charge your EV, but even if you don’t have a home charger it’s still possible to keep your running costs lower than petrol. You can compare charging networks to find the most convenient and affordable option for you.

Test the space

It’s important to book a test drive to make sure the vehicle can accommodate your luggage, kit, passengers and any four-legged friends.

Charging speeds

Charging speeds are especially important if you’re unable to charge at home, or if you go on long road trips frequently. Check to see what the DC charging capacity is of the vehicle, and how long it will take you to charge from 10% to 80%.

Compare total costs

Aside from the sticker price, you’ll want to compare the overall costs of each model. This means looking at your finance options, insurance, expected running costs as well as any home charging hardware and installation costs.

Whether you’re looking for new or used, our range of affordable small electric cars come with a range of standard safety features and plenty of range for all your daily driving.