With the price of oil skyrocketing and gasoline prices rising as a result, the desire for alternative fuels is greater than ever. Electric cars are an alternative means of transportation that avoids the use of gasoline. Electric cars have advantages and disadvantages as an alternative mode of transportation.
Advantages of electric cars
- Electricity is everywhere and easy to come by. We don’t need to install power stations on street corners to recharge our cars. It can be done at home.
- Electric vehicles are silent.
- There are no emissions from electric vehicles. As a result, the environment will be cleaner with less smog and greenhouse gases.
- Electric cars are easy to assemble. They have few moving parts, so they require less time and effort to assemble.
- Electric cars require less maintenance. Therefore, the owner will not only save money on gas purchases, but there will also be less maintenance costs.
- There may be tax credits or refunds possible if an electric car is purchased. Check with your city and insurance company to see if they have any special rates or discounts if you buy an electric car.
- The power plants that produce the electricity for cars pollute the environment, but pollution from these power plants can be controlled better than gasoline engines.
Disadvantages of electric cars
- One charge on a battery can take the car approximately 160 km. So if you plan to travel a long distance, this is not the car to use.
- It takes 6-8 hours to fully recharge the battery. You can’t expect to be ready to go in a few minutes after the battery runs out.
- There are no battery charging stations along the highways for long-distance travel. And if there was, it would take too long to fully recharge your car.
- Your home must be equipped with a charging station to recharge your car battery.
- Your electricity bill will likely increase since you have to draw power from your home’s electrical system to charge your car.
- Electric cars cannot compete with gasoline cars in terms of speed and acceleration. Technology has not yet developed an electrical system as powerful as a gasoline vehicle.
- Accessories like air conditioning will drain the battery faster.
Electric vehicles today work wonders for short-distance trips and would be ideal for the weekend or for the individual who works from home. Electric vehicle manufacturers are working hard to make this car efficient and valuable for everyone. Meanwhile, the gasoline-electric hybrid is an effective substitute for the long-distance driver. While it saves gas, there is no need to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
