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In order to give taxi firms and drivers the edge in helping care for the planet – but look cool while driving, here are 9 sure facts that will excite you into getting yourself a hybrid or all-electric taxi.
- All-electric cars are much cheaper to run than diesel or petrol powered vehicles
- Hybrid cars reduce driver stress when fuel runs low and you are miles away from the nearest fuel filling station. Just switch over.
- Electric cars have only one moving part which makes them incredibly low maintenance than diesel or petrol powered engine cars
- The UK government gives a grant of up to 35% on the cost of the car, with a maximum of about 2,500 to 4,500 pounds depending on the model of the car and certain stipulated conditions
- Due to faster technology today, all-electric cars are now quicker and quiet compared to their diesel or petrol powered counterparts
- UK residents (your passengers) are becoming used to seeing both hybrid and all-electric cars.
- The environment is improved, because these vehicles have zero carbon emissions, so you can sleep better knowing you contributed to a cleaner planet
- Maintenance is low as you don’t have to keep checking on the engine, especially with the all-electric car.
- It provides a new talking point with passengers!
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