Are electric cars cheaper to run than petrol or diesel?

Taking into account all factors including depreciation, is it cheaper to run an electric car of similar size and make, ie Subaru Solterra v Forester?

What are the advantages of hybrids compared to petrols and EVs?

Can you tell me please the advantages of buying a self charging petrol car over a straight petrol engine car or full electric car?

Do I need to buy an electric car soon?

I'm 64 do I realistically have to worry about electric cars? I don't have anywhere to charge one and I'm quite happy with a small petrol car.

What does the future hold for petrol cars?

What is the life span now for petrol cars? With electric cars coming in the research I have done says 2040 petrol cars will be phased out. If you own a petrol car by this date will you still be able to...