Electric Cars

About this episode

<p>Read Greg's blog for more info on the considerations and calculations made in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.gregfoot.com/post/should-you-switch-to-an-electric-car">https://www.gregfoot.com/post/should-you-switch-to-an-electric-car</a></p><p>Electric Vehicles: Should you switch? In the first of this new series Greg runs Julian’s suggested wonder-product through the evidence mill and asks whether electric vehicles (EVs) really are the best thing since sliced bread? Julian has heard that switching his old petrol-guzzling banger for a shiny new EV will make him greener? But will it? Electric cars are said to be ‘cleaner’ and ‘cheaper’ to run, but with a higher purchase price than their petrol equivalent - and a greater environmental footprint of manufacture - how many miles would Julian need to drive before his fuel savings off-set these initial costs - both financially and environmentally? Greg tests one of the most popular cars in the UK and hears from experts including Mike Berners-Lee &amp; Vicky Parrot to conclude whether electric vehicles are worth the hype, and your money. And he wants YOUR suggestions for what to investigate next! </p><p>Is there something you keep seeing on TV - or hearing about on a podcast? Have you spotted something trending on Instagram or TikTok and you want to know if it delivers? </p><p>Send us your suggestions to <a href="mailto:sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk">sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk</a> or send it to Greg direct on twitter or instagram where he’s @gregfoot PRESENTER: GREG FOOT PRODUCER: JULIAN PASZKIEWICZ</p>