What are the special features of electric driving?

Driving an electric vehicle differs in a number of ways from driving a petrol or diesel car. Here are three of the main ones:

• Electric vehicles deliver maximum torque instantly, providing smooth and responsive acceleration from standstill.
• There is no clutch or manual gearbox to operate, making everyday driving simpler, particularly in urban traffic.
• Electric motors are quieter than internal combustion engines and produce no exhaust pipe emissions while driving.