You know the drill. Get in the car, commute to work, run your usual errands, and at regular intervals stop at the gas station to fill up. It’s a routine that’s been ingrained in the driving psyche for decades. If you want to simplify, then consider a move from gas and instead drive electric. Driving an EV is not a panacea to life’s constant demands but all in all, it calls for less of your time and attention.
Here are the reasons to drive an electric car.
1. High performing yet reasonably priced
One thing that sets electric cars apart is their ability to produce higher torque than conventional gasoline-powered vehicles. This means that they can accelerate more quickly and smoothly. Plus, with their responsive acceleration, electric cars can easily handle steep roads, so you don’t have to worry about getting stuck anywhere. And the best part is they’re fairly priced.
2. Reduced customs duties
Customs duties significantly increase the price of cars. But you’ll pay less if you buy an electric vehicle. This is because governments around the world want to encourage people to drive electric cars for the following reason.
3. Better for the environment
Electric vehicles run on chargeable batteries, meaning they don’t produce any tailpipe emissions. This reduces air pollution and helps combat global warming, which is why electric cars were invented in the first place. So, if you’re like us and want to reduce your carbon footprint on the planet and protect it for future generations, you should buy an electric car.
4. Lower running costs
Electric vehicles are not only friendly to the environment but also to your wallet. The cost of charging an electric car’s battery is much lower than filling up the tank of a fuel-powered vehicle, and it will cost you less per mile than a conventional car. Electric cars are also more energy efficient because they convert chemical energy into electrical energy with an efficiency rate of 90%. In contrast, the combustion engine in gasoline-powered cars loses a large proportion of the fuel through friction.
And let’s be honest – it’s more convenient to charge your car before heading to sleep than to go to the gas station in the morning and get a headache from the gasoline smell. If you’re worried about finding a charger on the road, don’t. Electric vehicle charging stations are more common than ever, and this trend will likely continue as more people go electric.
5. Less maintenance needed
Electric cars are less complex mechanically because they have fewer parts that need to be replaced, and since they run on a battery, they don’t require oil changes or filter replacements. They also don’t have spark plugs, distributors, pistons, exhaust systems, or carburetors. We know it sounds too good to be true, but you can confirm all this with a mechanic friend. And if you decide to switch to an electric car, your mechanic friend will miss you because you won’t need to visit them as much anymore, saving you money and time.
6. Say goodbye to noise pollution
Electric cars are so quiet that you might not even realize that the motor is running. To address this, some car manufacturers have added sounds and alert systems to warn pedestrians that a car is nearby.
