Tim Dowling: why did I buy an electric car? Because I wanted a medal
Lunch with my agent is going nowhere, so I decide to share my latest motoring anecdote
TL;DR
- The author purchased an electric car hoping for a sense of recognition or reward.
- Official benefits for electric car owners, like discounts, are minimal.
- The author and his wife encountered significant difficulties finding parking and using electric car charging points.
- Charging points were often occupied, broken, or required specific permits.
- The experience led to frustration rather than the anticipated 'medal' for his environmental choice.