 are more economical, the mechanic says they are extremely expensive. Scotty explained that "there are no rules" that charging companies have to abide by in terms of price, so they can vastly hike fees. He said: "Electric vehicles are now costlier to charge than gasoline cars in many locations. "I'm busting the myth that it's cheap to charge your electric car. There are no rules, people selling electricity could charge whatever they want. "As people start buying more electric cars, the people selling them electricity will start raising their rates, just like I said. "In some areas, instead of charging you by the kWh - which would be fair - they are charging by the minute you're plugged into the machine. "You might think well does that make a difference? Well, I'll tell you right now that makes a big difference." The car expert said that so-called "fast" chargers don't actually have a great speed when a crowd of EV owners are using them at once. As a result,){kind=link}
A MECHANIC has warned people not to purchase electric cars to save cash on fuel as he claims they actually cost you more in the long run.
Scotty Kilmer, who boasts a whopping 55 years of experience, wants to bust the myths that the ecological vehicles are cheaper to run.
The renowned motors whizz has acquired nearly six million subscribers on YouTube by sharing his nuggets of car knowledge.
His trusting audience often turns to him for advice on their vehicles and he also dishes out handy tips and tricks for drivers.
In his latest video, Scotty shared his opinion of electric cars and explained why they are a bad investment for motorists.