Why it pays back to buy electric carYassen Guev- Corporate affairs Director

Our car

Benefits

1. More energy efficient than most conventional cars that use IC engines

2. Lower overall emissions

3. Lower noise-pollution

4. Faster acceleration

5. Less maintenance required (due to smaller number of moving parts that can be worn out)

6. Lower cost per kilometer

Disadvantages

1. More expensive than IC engine vehicles

2. Lower maximum driving distance on one charge – approx. 140-160 kilometers

3. Slow recharging time

4. Lack of developed nationwide network for charging

Opel Corsa 1.4 petrol vs Pegeot iOn full electric for 150 000 km or

5 years Make & Мodel

Initial price

Regular change of oil and filters

Change brake linings

Fuel/Electricity

Tires Total

Opel Corsa

20 000 BGN

3000 BGN

500 BGN

29 000 BGN

900 BGN

53 400 BGN

Pegeot iОn

70 000 BGN

No 500 BGN

1260 BGN

900 BGN

72 660 BGN

Depreciation

Depreciation = (Cost - Residual value) / Useful life

Depreciation of electric car = 31,500/7 = 4,500 EUR per year (straight line)

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