We also asked Any other thoughts on electric or hybrid cars? Comments from our panel members included:
“I’d love to switch but until the price comes way down it’s just not going to be feasible or our family.”
“It is great that more makes and models are coming onto the market. It gives us a better choice and in time hopefully a better stock of secondhand models.”
“Long term they will be better for the planet emissions wise but in order to create enough electricity to charge a country full of cars we dont have the infrastructure currently to meet our current needs. We have regular power outages and if we are trying to run a car off the supply we have no guarantees. Not helpful when you have a child with special medical needs.”
“The efficiencies vary wildly. Toyota seem to have the best hybrid models and if I was going for a smaller car I would probably go for a Toyota. I needed a 7 seater and there was not a suitable Toyota 7 seater. I would not go for an electric only car as I just don’t believe the infrastructure to be there for long distance drives across the country. I also have 2 young children so even if I could recharge half way I don’t want to have them getting bored sitting in a car waiting on a charge. I would consider an electric car for a second smaller car if we still had the bigger non electric car for family holidays / trips.”
“It’s great but not there yet. Another 5 years and hopefully more availability of charging options and charge at home options. Perhaps more grants to make transition.“