There has been a gradual shift in the automobile industry with the release of electric vehicles. Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in the demand for electric cars and other new futuristic technological features that some of the top automobile companies have currently released.
While there has been an increase in the market for electric cars, some people still need to learn about these electric cars due to some wrong ideas about how expensive or unapplicable these vehicles are relative to their combustion engine counterparts. In this blog post, we will be discussing the details of electric cars that people tend to overlook or don’t even know about.
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Cheaper total cost of ownership
The initial cost of purchasing an electric vehicle, even for the economic models like the tesla model 3, is higher than that of a traditional combustion engine car, but the total amount of money saved in the long run is way more. At face value, the cost of purchasing an electric car is more than that of regular cars, but overall more money is saved, especially with the recent increase in the price of petrol. Electric vehicles also have fewer moving parts than the traditional combustion engine, which means there is less need for maintenance. This also saves the owner money in the long run.
High speed
A lot of people think that traditional cars are faster than electric cars, but that is only sometimes true. While there are different kinds of cars with different uses, the speed limits that the vehicles have to follow depend on the type of road. While most EVs are heavier than regular vehicles, electric cars still have very high speeds due to the use of an electric engine which creates more power at faster speeds. An example of a fast EV is the Tesla Model 3, which is a four-wheel drive vehicle that can accelerate to 60 mph in as fast as 3.1 seconds. The Japanese electric car company Aspark Owl claims to be the quickest car getting to 60 mph in only about 1.7 seconds.
Large storage space
Unlike traditional combustion engine vehicles, electric vehicles do not have large engines but use electronic inverters to move the car. The lack of an engine in the trunk of the vehicle provides additional storage space for the car owners. Asides from the space in the booth, smaller everyday luggage such as bags and shoes and other small luggage can be kept in the front trunk depending on how much space is available.
Backup power/ easy maintenance
Unlike regular cars, electric cars have fewer moving parts which means fewer parts to maintain. Due to the lack of a need for as many moving parts, unlike regular cars, electric cars tend to have fewer components breaking down, which also reduces the frequency of maintenance. Asides from the regular maintenance that is recommended every two years, electric cars might only need you to change the tires a few times. Since electric cars also run on large batteries, they can also serve as an alternative power source for some emergency situations, like if you need to charge your laptop on a journey. Some electronic vehicles even come with an adapter to make it easier to connect different electronics.
Technologically innovative
Electric vehicles are obviously a technological marvel, and the automobile companies that produce these cars are always coming up with different futuristic innovations to push technology to the next level. With the amount of money Tesla, Ford, Hyundai and other automobile companies are investing in electric cars, the envisaged technological advancement is exciting, to say the least.
Eco-Friendly
Electric vehicles are the most eco-friendly way to move around these days. Electric cars help the environment by reducing the carbon footprint by using electricity instead of burning fuels that release carbon into the air. Electric cars also help reduce noise pollution. The noise from combustion engines is one of the biggest contributors to noise pollution. Electric cars, however, barely make any noise even when moving at high speeds, which makes a positive impact on noise pollution levels, especially in cities.
While many people used to look at electric cars as unrealistic and too expensive in the past, it is slowly becoming more common in our society. An increase in the purchase and use of electric cars is a positive thing for car owners and even our environment. With the reduction of the consumption of fossil fuel and the technological advancement that the automobile companies producing these cars are proposing, we will have a more sustainable planet.
