EVs: 1000 reasons why: No. 1

Sometimes the debate about electric cars can focus too much on the big stuff. You know, we need electric cars because without them the world will descend into war as we fight for the remaining oil. And so on.

So every now and then I am going to focus on the little things instead. The fun reasons why you should drive an electric car.

No. 1: The Silence.

The first time you get into an electric car the biggest impact on you will be the absence of something: noise. When you turn the key, or more likely push the start button, or maybe simply engage Forward (thanks to keyless entry and start), there is a wonderful, joyful silence. The sound of no engine, no exhaust, no clutch and no gears. As you pull away the crunch of the tyres on the gravel, or swoosh on the tarmac sounds luxurious. Your senses are relaxed and so are you. You will start the day in a different way. Go on, try it.