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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

Green Car Congress

Used Priuses, especially the Generation 2 that were made from 2004 to 2009 are becoming a bargain to buy, especially for the MPG and features you get in return. It was time to buy our first car. I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC.

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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

In the blog/video, we bust this myth and we show how petrol scooters cost same as electric scooters and you always save money when it comes to total cost of ownership when using an EV. There are more expensive variants in the petrol scooter world. You guys must be shocked at the prices of petrol scooters. These are mid range.

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The Inefficiency of Car Buying

Clean Car

Buying a New Car is inefficient, its no wonder that electric vehicle sales are still pretty low. The buying experience of a new car for each of us is different, but the one similarity for all of us is its inefficiency. Each of us has a different approach to buying a new car.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

You might have to compromise a little when it comes to colour, features or mileage, but the listings are packed with brilliant buys. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. Will the price cap rise far above petrol prices and massively impact my finances?

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Why 2023 will be another great year for electric vehicles

My Energi

For all the media hype around people potentially switching back to petrol or ditching the thought of an EV, it is important to remember that this is still very much a supply-constrained market. For new car buyers, especially company car drivers, going electric is a virtual no brainer.

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Is misinformation putting the brakes on the used EV market?

My Energi

You might have to compromise a little when it comes to colour, features or mileage, but the listings are packed with brilliant buys! It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors. However, when you dig beneath the surface, the reality is a little different.

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Questions to Ask Before Insuring Your EV

Clean Fleet Report

However, most insurance providers make the process as easy as it would be to insure your petrol-powered car. You likely have many questions about electric vehicles, especially if you’re buying one for the first time. Due to the complexities and media attention surrounding electric vehicles, you might think they are difficult to insure.