Reynout heads up a family of four and is a long-time motorist. He has been an Electric Vehicle user for several years and was motivated to switch to an Electric Vehicle by the potential cost savings as well as the health and environmental benefits associated with EV use. Here Reynout shares some of his thoughts with us.
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What vehicle are you currently driving?
Hyundai Kona EV.
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What are your thoughts on the vehicle?
It’s a grand car that gets me from A to B.
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What do you consider to be the benefits of driving an Electric Vehicle?
No need to go to fuel stations with price hikes.
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What do you consider to be the challenges of using an Electric Vehicle - if any?
Planning charging time for long trips.
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Have you calculated any cost savings since switching to an Electric Vehicle?
Approx. €2,500 per year.
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What does your average journey look like?
I travel approx. 75km per day.
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What advice would you give to someone considering their first EV?
Take lots of test drives and purchase a vehicle with your daily commute in mind.
