Frequently Asked Questions about electric cars - Optimal Energy
How much will it cost to run Joule?
The electricity to run Joule will cost about 5 to 20% of the petrol or diesel to run a similar vehicle, depending on the country. This cost differential is expected to improve even further as the fuel price rises.
What will insurance cost?
Optimal Energy anticipates that insurance for electric vehicles will cost the same or less than a comparable petrol or diesel vehicle. These numbers will be confirmed in due course.
How much does it cost to maintain Joule?
Joule contains substantially fewer parts than a petrol or diesel vehicle. Therefore, maintenance will cost less and servicing intervals will be greater. Maintenance of Joule is expected to cost about half of what is required by equivalent petrol or diesel vehicles.
Is it really more affordable to own an electric vehicle like Joule, considering that the batteries are not included? How much more affordable is it?
Yes, it is more affordable, if you drive typical average annual distances. Depending on which country you live in, savings will be between 10 and 35%, and growing.
Isn’t Joule rather expensive?
Joule is actually priced very competitively with other (conventional) cars in its market segment.