Future perfect: How electric cars can save us money and power our homes 

Getting the keys to an electric vehicle is life-changing — and driving is only the start, writes Kya deLongchamps

In the near future your car could be operating as a huge domestic battery with or without the wonders of PV solar. Picture: iStock

Here are six wonderful reasons to power up to electric vehicle (EV) ownership (when you’re ready). 

According to the CSO, 38% of household greenhouse gas emissions are due to the use of household cars — internal combustion engine varieties, that is (ICE).