Electric cars are steadily gaining ground. Therefore, it’s important that we take the time to understand their advantages and disadvantages.
Pros
Better for The Environment
Electric vehicles don’t burn fuel to generate energy. They don’t emit any greenhouse gases and have no emissions. They help achieve cleaner air.
Electricity Is Renewable
Gasoline is created using oil which is a non-renewable natural resource. Electricity can be generated using renewable sources of energy and is cheaper than gas.
Less Maintenance
Electric cars don’t need oil or any maintenance associated with a traditional gas engine. Thanks to regenerative braking, they need fewer brake replacements too.
Quieter
EVs run on batteries making them super quiet. This helps reduce noise pollution in cities and improves quality of life. They’re so quiet that legislators have considered installing noisemakers to warn pedestrians that there’s a car around.
Tax Advantage
Owning a car that’s better for the environment can get you as much as $7,500 in tax credit in certain states for certain cars. Check all details before you buy one.
Special Lanes
Some highways allow EVs to drive in carpool or HOV lanes even if you’re driving alone. It’s a reward for being kinder to the environment.
Cons
Shorter range
EVS typically have a shorter range than gas-powered cars. But the range is improving with some EVs capable of traveling 400 miles on a full charge.
Recharge Time
Filling up a gas tank takes minutes while recharging an EV’s battery takes anything between four to 20 hours to charge, depending on the EV. But you can install a 220V charger in your garage to avoid any hassles.
More Expensive
EVs tend to cost more than gas-powered equivalents as the tech is still new. Eventually, as it evolves, the price gap will shrink, and EVs will become more accessible.
Limited Chargers
Not all cities have made provisions for charging EVs. Taking a road trip with an EV can also be a challenge. However, charging stations are slowly popping up around the country.
Limited Options
EVs haven’t reached the mass-produced status of gas-powered cars. There aren’t too many options available at the moment either. But that will change as many manufacturers are now offering at least one EV each.
