I’m an motors expert – you should NOT buy an EV… drivers hate them as they’re pricey & too slow to charge
A MOTORS expert has revealed the expensive reason why you should not buy an EV.
Electric vehicle technology has improved at a rapid pace, with a wider choice of cars and advancements over the years.
But while these motors have proven popular with some drivers in recent years, many have slowly turned away from the cars.
Some motorists have been shocked that even rapid car chargers take longer than filling up with petrol.
And other EV owners have now become increasingly dissatisfied with their home-based chargers, reports Carscoops.
Those with level 2 chargers have complained about slow charging speeds which leave their car stationary for longer than they want.
While motorists who purchased of the modern vehicles also took issue with the price as the rising electricity costs hit their finances hard.
According to researchers at J.D Power, EV owners’ satisfaction with their chargers is down 12 points, year-on-year, to 740 on a 1,000 point scale.
Meanwhile, under half of those surveyed reporrted that they were unaware of their utility company’s schemes to aid in home charging.
Adrian Chung, director of utilities intelligence at J.D. Power, said: “Customers are looking to utility companies to help manage rising costs.
“By increasing awareness of available rebates or incentives, EV owners will benefit.”
Certain brands did better than others according to J.D Power’s research.
Tesla owners are the happiest with their home charging solutions.
While motorists who used Chevrolet and Ford EVs thought found the carmakers underwhelming.
And if EV home charging isn’t improved, more drivers could be turned back to traditional motors.
Brent Gruber, executive director of the EV practice at J.D. Power said: “Whether you’re an automaker, dealer or utility company participating in the EV ecosystem, improving the EV owner experience with respect to home charging should be a common goal shared by all.”
Motor experts have previously said that they think think the main problems with EV’s are the high cost and the introduction of the EV tax.
Jeremy Hunt’s plan could also harm those looking to buy an EV ahead of the 2030 ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel cars.
This comes as another man put his Tesla up for sale as he slammed the luxury motor for poor quality.
And an energy expert also claimed that electric cars can cause more pollution than traditional models.
Kathryn Porter slammed EVs as “unreliable beasts” that are “made of human misery”.
Meanwhile, a homeowner was left furious as neighbours used a “dangerous” method of charging their EVs by plugging them into domestic sockets, leaving cables trailing across the pavement.
And a ULEZ rebellion is brewing on the outskirts of London as councils refuse to put up new enforcement signs.