Why Should I Buy an Electric Car?

Electric cars offer significantly lower fuel costs compared with traditional gas-powered cars. On average, a gallon of gasoline costs about twice as much as the comparable cost to run an electric car. That’s especially true if drivers take advantage of off-peak electricity rates while charging at home. And electric rates tend to be more stable than oil prices.

Lower Operating Costs

  • EVs have overall lower fueling costs.
  • Most EVs have lower maintenance costs because they have fewer and simpler components and don’t require fluid changes or tuneups.
  • When combined with a home solar system, “fuel” costs could be completely eliminated, although it can take some time to recoup the cost of installing solar panels.

Less Pollution

  • EVs produce no particulate or smog-causing tailpipe emissions, which are a significant contributing factor in causing asthma and other air pollution-related illnesses.
  • EVs have lower carbon emissions than gasoline powered vehicles over their service life.

How long does it take to charge an EV?

Most EVs fully charge overnight, which is great if you’re charging at home

Are electric cars expensive to run?

Short answer is an emphatic NO they are not. Electric vehicles are definitely cheaper to run than petrol cars.

Do electric cars break down more?

No, they don’t.  An electric vehicle is less likely to break down than a petrol or diesel car because it has fewer moving parts.

Does the vehicle otherwise meet my needs?

As with any type of vehicle, you’ll want to do some research to ensure an electric car you’re considering is sufficiently roomy inside for you and your family. Make sure there’s enough cargo space for weekly shopping excursions, sports equipment, or strollers and other child-related gear. Choose a model that fits your budget and comes with all the features you require. And always give any vehicle you’re considering a thorough test drive to see if it drives to your liking, is comfortable, and you find its controls easy to operate.

Do electric cars have the same lifespan as petrol cars?

Electric cars in theory should last a lot longer than their counterparts, the petrol or diesel cars because they have less moving parts. As the market for EVs continues to develop and technology improves, the lithium batteries in electric vehicles are going further for far longer. But unfortunately, batteries don’t last forever. Because battery performance inevitably degrades, batteries will eventually become wastes and need to be recycled. Help is on the way. If your EV supplier has a battery recycling program this will be a major plus as the EV batteries can be recycled and can be used for solar PV installations.