The need to have a smoother driving experience and the environmental concerns about burning fossil fuel has made Electric vehicles (EVs) to become increasingly popular.
Nonetheless, some prospective car buyers still contemplate making the switch from traditional gas-powered cars to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) or all-electric vehicles (AEV).
That said, before going electric for your next vehicle, Mr. Electric of Atlanta is here to help you have a look at the pros and cons of driving an electric car.
The Pros!
Electric cars are environmentally friendly
You'll help pedestrians and people living in highly populated urban areas breathe clean air and become healthier by using an EV. This is because of the zero exhaust emissions, which makes them better for the environment.
Additionally, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions further, some EV manufacturing companies introduced innovations that will help the cars operate on sustainable and renewable energy resources.
So, driving an electric car will allow everyone to enjoy less polluted air, the greenhouse gas buildup will be reduced, and motorists will have a smoother, faster, and more efficient driving experience. This is a 'Wow effect of the EVs!
Electric cars are more energy-efficient
From a technical point of view, an electric motor is 85% to 90% energy efficient. To justify the energy efficiency advantage of EVs, the US Department of Energy (under an office that oversees energy efficiency and renewable energy) published a report that EVs convert about 59%-62% of the electrical energy from the grid to power at the wheels.
This means it is better to be patient in spending more hours charging an EV than spending money at the fueling stations.
Maintenance is less
Since the electric car has fewer moving parts, there wouldn't be complications, and you will worry less about oil changes and other component defects that are related to combustion engines. More so, the brakes last longer, which means even more savings for you.
Responsive acceleration and less noisy
The acceleration of the EVs is simply amazing and incomparable to conventional cars. Some of the models can boast of a 0-to-60 time of 2.5 seconds. Not to mention the practical quietness of the EV while in acceleration. Most times, pedestrians are surprised to find out that a car is nearby.
The cons or disadvantages of EVs
Not so great for longer road trips
Range anxiety is prominent among EV users because some of the models have pretty short ranges. The affordable electric car models can run 60 to 100 miles on a full charge though you can get models that can run up to 300 miles per charge but they are more expensive.
Additionally, EV charging stations are fewer and harder to find. But the good news is that companies are installing more EV charges on their premises.
Highly expensive in the short run
To have an EV in your garage, get ready to 'cough out' a huge sum. Yes, you should expect to pay $30,000 and above for the affordable ones and budget about $80,000 for the classy models.
The fact is, EVs are not cars for people working on a budget until technological improvements make them affordable.
Lastly, a major grievance for the users is the unavailability of charging stations, and that is where Mr. Electric of Atlanta comes into the picture.
We are available to install EV charging stations in your home or business location. You will be amazed at the affordability of our EV charging station upgrade or installation services, give us a call today.
