Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 Sport Edition
What Car? UK|September 2024
Cars like our EQE make us more likely to say 'yes' when the 'should I buy an electric car?' question crops up
Neil Winn
Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 Sport Edition

AS A MOTORING journalist, I often find myself being asked the same questions by friends, family and acquaintances: "What's the best/worst/fastest/most expensive [insert your chosen adjective here] car you've ever driven?" However, in recent years, a more serious question has emerged, and that is: "Should I buy an electric car?"

It sounds simple enough to answer, but is actually surprisingly hard - especially in informal settings (like trying to eat copious amounts of cake at someone's wedding). Everyone's situation is different, with factors like financing, the ability to charge at home and how many miles you typically cover all coming into play. But for me personally, I've long believed that running an electric vehicle (EV) as my only car would be a struggle, due to my epic commute and the fact that my family is scattered across the country.

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