{"id":2986,"date":"2024-02-14T13:12:58","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T13:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salary-sacrifice.com\/?p=2986"},"modified":"2024-02-14T13:26:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T13:26:44","slug":"electric-cars-are-we-there-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/electric-cars-are-we-there-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Cars \u2013 Are we there yet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><span style=\"color: #1ec41b;\"><b>Electric Cars \u2013 Are we there yet?<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2011 Nissan Leaf was the electric trailblazer of its time, being both the world\u2019s first mass market electric vehicle. The Leaf wanted to stand out. Whilst arguably missing the mark with its styling, it cemented that electric cars can be used as daily drivers, all without too much fuss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog we\u2019ll look at how far electric vehicles have come since the introduction of the Nissan Leaf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2996 size-large\" title=\"Electric Cars \u2013 Are we there yet - Nissan Leaf\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Nissan-Leaf-1024x682.png\" alt=\"Electric Cars \u2013 Are we there yet - Nissan Leaf\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Nissan-Leaf-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Nissan-Leaf-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><b>Range<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Leaf offers an average 55 miles real range in cold weather, versus the 2022 Polestar 2\u2019s 170miles. Since 2011 the average range of EVs has<\/span> <strong><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/substackcdn.com\/image\/fetch\/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep\/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3ac4062d-bcaa-4bb9-a0a4-2152e1545e1e_4869x3655.png\">increased 3.5 times<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> With advancements in battery technology this is only going to continue to climb, with capacity going up and drivers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/what-is-range-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">range anxiety<\/a><\/strong> going down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Battery Technology<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improvements in energy density and liquid cooled batteries have allowed increases in charge speed and<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mg.co.uk\/blog\/guide-electric-car-battery-life#:~:text=However%2C%20the%20current%20prediction%20is,with%20a%207%2Dyear%20warranty.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">longevity<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not to say that the Leaf\u2019s battery wasn\u2019t built to last. After recently reviewing thousands of batteries Nissan estimated the Leaf\u2019s to last to 22 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MG are currently providing a 7 year\/80,000 mile warranty, which includes the battery, in the<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mg.co.uk\/blog\/guide-electric-car-battery-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MG ZS EV<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #1ec41b;\"><b>Vastly More Choice<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers are now offering a wide range of electric vehicles, ranging from as small as the Citroen Ami to large SUVs like Volvo\u2019s EX90 and Volkswagens ID Buzz, that\u2019s somewhere between a car and a van.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It isn\u2019t just car choice that is expanding. In the United States new manufacturer \u2018Rivian\u2019 produce electric delivery van\u2019s bespoke built for Amazon with 10,000 currently in their fleet. Amazon plans to invest over<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\/news\/sustainability\/amazon-invests-more-than-1-billion-to-electrify-its-european-transportation-network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u20ac1billion over the next five years<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Europe to electrify its transport network.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Charging Infrastructure<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to back in 2011 there are now vastly more charging stations, standardised plugs and rapid charging options to make any long journey achievable. There has been a <strong><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">45% increase in charging points<\/a><\/strong> and over double in ultra-rapid (100kW+) chargers just in the past 2 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3005 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Charging-1024x718.png\" alt=\"Electric Cars \u2013 Are we there yet - Charging\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Charging-1024x718.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Charging-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Charging.png 2028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><b>Performance<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully electric supercars now offer face-pushing 0-60 times of under 2 seconds in EVs such as the Rimac Nevera (which at \u00a31.72million is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slightly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more expensive than the Leaf).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a somewhat more grounded price the Polestar 2 offers 0-62mph in under 5 seconds, with the base model starting at \u00a343,950.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>New Features<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern electric vehicles can include remote start to pre heat the cabin in cold mornings, advanced safety features and autonomous capabilities.<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyundai.news\/eu\/articles\/press-releases\/hyundai-launches-first-car-with-solar-roof-charging-system.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Solar roof panel charging<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in the works, allowing charging even whilst on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyundai Sonata &#8211; with solar roof panels increasing the range by an extra 1,300 km per year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2994 size-large\" title=\"Electric Cars \u2013 Are we there yet - Nissan Leaf\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Solar-Car-1024x677.png\" alt=\"Electric Cars \u2013 Are we there yet - Nissan Leaf\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Solar-Car-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Solar-Car-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2024 electric Mercedes G Wagon has been shown performing a 360 degree spin on the spot thanks to its four electric motors working together. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YOqeOFgLY6w?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to see the YouTube video.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><b>Advancements<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently development is underway in solid state batteries, with a goal of increasing performance in cold temperatures, greater capacity for the same size and less degradation over time \u2013 <a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>with Toyota outlining plans for the technology as soon as 2027<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3006 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Advancements-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Electric Cars \u2013 Are we there yet - Advancements\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Advancements-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Electric-Cars-\u2013-Are-we-there-yet-Advancements-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #1ec41b;\"><b>Costs<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original Nissan Leaf cost \u00a326,490 in 2011 (with inflation that\u2019s around \u00a337,300 today). Prices are trending down for electric cars, for example the popular MG4 currently starts at under \u00a327,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Salary Sacrifice available on leased electric cars this allows employees to save between 30-60% on the cost via tax and national insurance savings. This can include the vehicle insurance (Early Termination salary sacrifice cover is also available). Through Spencer Hayes the insurance is set for the length of the lease instead of the normal 12 months, meaning there is no annual renewal with changing premiums.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>More information<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spencer Hayes Salary Sacrifice provides insurance for EV salary sacrifice providers. Depending on your requirements, we can put you in touch with one of our partners to arrange how you can incorporate an amazing benefit for your employees. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch today for more information.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/aaron-hodgetts\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SS-BlogPost-AaronHodgetts01.jpg\" alt=\"Written &amp; Published by Aaron Hodgetts - Spencer Hayes Salary Sacrifice\" width=\"1321\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SS-BlogPost-AaronHodgetts01.jpg 1321w, https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SS-BlogPost-AaronHodgetts01-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.spencerhayesgroup.co.uk\/salarysacrifice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SS-BlogPost-AaronHodgetts01-1024x330.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1321px) 100vw, 1321px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electric Cars \u2013 Are we there yet? 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