Electric cars are revealed to be the most affordable cars for 2023 says the on-line Manual Directory.
The popular manual website analysed fuel, car tax and emission zone charges of over 80 cars launching in 2023 to discover the most affordable cars to run.
Although electricity prices have risen, the savings on car tax and emission zone charges support them to be the most cost-efficient cars. Electric vehicle owners can forgo the usual car tax and emission zone fees. However, this cost-saving rule is only currently valid until 2025.
Hybrid car owners benefit from using petrol alongside electricity to run their engines. Many drivers appear to prefer the versatility of choosing either fuel with searches for ‘hybrid cars’ hitting an all-time high in March 2022 with an 85% increase compared to the previous year.
Furthermore, some may feel they are supporting a greener planet, saving on costs while also having the convenience of running on either fuel. However, Manual Directory reveals that several hybrid cars featured in the top ten least affordable cars.
Drivers should be aware of the hidden costs involved with purchasing certain new cars. Vehicles costing over £40,000 are liable to an additional £355 per year from the second time the vehicle is taxed for five years. Electric vehicles are exempt from the cost.
Prospective buyers should consider the co2 output of a car as the higher it is the more expensive the road tax will be. Diesel cars tend to be more expensive to run due to higher fuel and car tax costs.
With an increasing number of electric charging points becoming available, Manual Directory predicts more drivers will be moving to electric vehicles in the coming years.
Manual Directory provides all of the key details car owners and prospective owners need to know about vehicles. Consumers looking for a new motor in the new year can see the full list of cars in order of most to least affordable to run at www.manual-directory.com.
