5 reasons to go electric

There are around 1.2 million electric vehicles (EVs) on UK roads, and they’re gaining momentum. One in four new cars registered last month were fully electric, up from a tiny 3% in November 2019. This rapid growth shows EVs are changing lanes — moving out of the niche and into the mainstream.

There’s never been a better time to make the switch. Here are five reasons you should join the EV revolution.

Charging an EV at home isn’t just more convenient than going to the petrol station; it’s also much cheaper. Charging your electric car can cost as little as 3p per mile when you charge it at home — that’s up to seven times less than fuelling petrol and diesel cars. And with Intelligent Octopus Go, you can automatically charge your car when it's cheapest. You’ll also get six hours of cheap energy for your home every night.

EVs come packed with cutting-edge tech, from touchscreen controls to autonomous driving features — so driving one can feel pretty futuristic. Whether it's safety or connectivity you’re looking for, EVs meet modern needs that traditional cars can’t. Check out our latest electric car reviews to find out more about our favourite EVs.

EVs are exempt from Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charges in cities like London or Birmingham. That means no extra fees while driving in restricted areas, saving you money and hassle.

By driving an EV, you’ll help cut down on CO2 emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier planet. EVs have no tailpipe emissions, so you're reducing your environmental impact with every drive. Plus our smart energy tariffs power your EV with the cheapest greenest energy, making your electric drive even greener.

Range anxiety is a thing of the past. With over 50,000 charging points in the UK — that’s almost six times the number of petrol stations — it’s more convenient than ever to keep your EV powered up. Plus 20,000 new chargers a year are being added - with the fastest growth in rapid chargers. With Octopus Electroverse you can charge at more than 800,000 public chargers via a single card.

But don’t just take it from us. Markos Asimakopoulos, an engineer at Res Group, switched from a petrol-fuelled Volkswagen Golf to a fully-electric BYD ATTO 3 through our salary sacrifice scheme.

“My electric car is both cheaper and bigger,” he says. “I love how it drives! I was never keen on automatics before, but I don’t think I’ll go back to manual ever again. The gadgetry and onboard cameras make driving safer and easier. It’s far superior in terms of economics and fuel efficiency.”

Ready to make the switch? Discover Intelligent EV—the smartest way to get an electric car. Or find out how much you could save if your company signs up to our salary sacrifice scheme.