In 2025, a significant financial advantage awaits drivers who make the transition to electric cars. According to new data, those who opt for electric vehicles will spend nearly 30 percent less on servicing their cars over the next five – year period compared to owners of petrol, diesel, or hybrid vehicles. This revelation comes at a time when consumers are increasingly conscious of long – term vehicle ownership costs, and it could potentially sway more drivers towards choosing electric cars.
Despite the rise in servicing costs for electric vehicles in recent years, they still remain “significantly cheaper” to maintain than other vehicle types. Experts attribute this cost – effectiveness to several key factors. The electric vehicle powertrain has fewer moving parts, eliminating the need for regular oil changes, which are a major expense for traditional combustion – engine vehicles. This simplicity not only reduces the likelihood of mechanical failures but also cuts down on the overall cost of repairs and maintenance. The most comprehensive analysis indicates that in 95 percent of direct model – to – model comparisons, electric cars emerge as the more affordable option when it comes to servicing.
Real – world test cases further reinforce this trend. When a Vauxhall Corsa Electric was compared to its standard petrol counterpart, the electric version was 31 percent cheaper to service over the initial three – year period and 32 percent cheaper over the subsequent two years. Similarly, in the case of the all – electric Mini Countryman and its internal combustion engine equivalent, drivers can expect to save 22 percent on servicing costs over five years. Data from The Car Expert’s technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data, shows that electric car drivers could save approximately £1,700 over five years. On average, it costs £5,709 to service a petrol, diesel, or hybrid model over five years, while an electric car requires just £4,022 for the same period, making a strong case for the economic viability of electric vehicles in the long run.
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