For some years now, the government have been subsidising the purchase of electric cars, often to the tune of thousands of pounds.
This may be about to end soon – see here:
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/buying-and-selling/2018-07/plug-in-car-grant-to-end-in-2020/
So, if you are thinking of investing in an electric car soon, as I am, do so before the financial advantages at purchase are taken away!
For advice on which electric car to buy and help with the jargon, see my Twitter feed @BristolCarChat or see here: