About the ratings for 'Buying an electric car'
All Bloom actions are rated on CO2 reduction, popularity, easiness and cost. The methodology behind each rating is defined below, along with further rating information for 'Buying an electric car'.
CO2 reduction
The average emission reduction resulting from this action in the first 12 months, in kilograms or tonnes.
For this action:
Saving based on swapping your car for an electric car for the commute only, and driving all other journeys in an average car. This is based on average car (206g per km) and an average of public transport emissions (89g/km bus, 60g/km train), and a commuting distance of 8.7 miles each way, five days a week, 48 weeks a year. (Source: EST)
Popularity
Number of registered Bloom users who have planted this action seed.
Easiness
How easy it is to complete the action, as rated by registered Bloom users.
Please note: during beta testing, this value has been editorially assigned. When enough users have rated an action, this will represent the average user rating
Cost
Average outlay required to initiate an action in £.
For this action:
The cost is based on the average price for electric cars available in the UK, as calculated in Spring 2008.
