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How much driving an electric car from Manchester to London, Lake District, Cornwall, Yorkshire and Blackpool costs compared to petrol and catching a train
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As petrol prices reach record highs more drivers than ever are turning to the electric car as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 68 per cent increase in the number of electric cars registered in Greater Manchester, reaching a record figure of 24,714.
There are now more 360 charging points in Greater Manchester, with Transport for Greater Manchester aiming to increase that to 3,000 by 2025. And with summer holidays on the horizon, thousands of us are considering whether to load up the car or let the train take the strain.
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But the one thing which holds many prospective electric vehicle (EV) drivers back is the price and range on long-distance journeys. Compared with the railways, EVs have an advantage in terms of personal comfort and convenience, but can suffer from the inconsistency of charging points across the UK and the soaring cost of electricity.
And there are huge disparities in the availability of charging points, which can hinder the attractivity and convenience of a long-distance journey. There are currently more than 30,000 charging points across the UK, but, for example, the Isle of Wight has more than double the amount charging points than Bolton, a town with twice the population.
The M.E.N. compared some popular holiday journeys from Manchester to work out which mode of transport comes out most cost-effective. Take a look at the table below (the EV journeys are based on a 2018 Nissan Leaf with a range of 168 miles per charge, while the petrol journeys are based on a average fuel consumption of 52.6 miles per gallon ).
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