Why You Should Drive an Electric Vehicle?

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Why You Should Drive an Electric Vehicle

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Why Choose an Electric Vehicle

The emissions from internal combustion engines (ICE) in cars, trucks, and SUVs are one of the biggest contributors to climate change and air pollution. Exhaust from ICE vehicles includes carbon dioxide that adds to ground-level ozone pollution and greenhouse gasses that factor into climate change storms, wildfires, and water shortages. As the driving range of electric vehicles increases, moving to electric cars is a realistic way to fight climate change and help the planet.

Real World Benefits of Driving an EV

The current United States market includes several types of electric cars: fully electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and mild hybrid. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid models still rely on ICE engineering but reduce fuel use with electric motors. Only fully electric vehicles do not use petroleum and do not produce harmful emissions.

Fully electric vehicles have lower centers of gravity, giving them sports-car-like handling and responsiveness. Depending on the propulsion system configurations, EVs can also have speedy zero-to-60 times – often under five seconds. Fully electric vehicles do not have transmissions, so drivers and passengers do not have to worry about shifting and the jerking motion that accompanies it.

Many manufacturers include futuristic technology and safety features. Electric vehicles often have sustainable interior features, as automakers look for additional ways to reduce their carbon footprints.

The benefits of driving electric vehicles include fuel savings, reliance on renewable energy sources, and increased miles of range on a single charge. The latest EVs have EPA-estimated ranges of over 300 miles, and more models are forthcoming with higher range estimates.

Saving Money on Fuel and Maintenance Costs

While electric vehicles have higher sticker prices than their ICE counterparts, they cost less in the long run. Fully electric automobile never need gas or oil, reducing the need for oil changes and gas station visits. Of course, it’s not free to charge a battery at home or a public charging station, it’s significantly less than the fuel costs for filling a tank full of gasoline.

Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than vehicles with combustion engines, transmissions, fuel tanks, fuel pumps, and exhaust systems. Most electric vehicles rely on regenerative braking to charge the battery, so some EV owners might find they need more frequent brake work.

All electric vehicles need a battery pack, a power inverter, an onboard battery charger with a battery management system, a charging port, and at least one electric motor. Eventually, the large battery pack will need to be replaced – often after ten years of driving, but that one-time expense is less than what most ICE vehicles need for engine and transmission repairs over ten years.

See the Chevrolet EV Lineup at the Dealership in North Canton

Spitzer Chevrolet North Canton proudly features the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV and the dealership near Greentown looks forward to the arrival of the Silverado EV, the Blazer EV, and the Equinox EV. We invite you to visit our showroom near Belvidere to learn more about the upcoming Chevrolet electric vehicles and to reserve yours today.