Electric Cars are more popular than they’ve ever been and the trend is ever upward. With more and more people jumping on the train you may be eager, but if you’re still skeptical maybe this article can help as we’re going through 3 ways you’ll be able to save with electric cars.
Save Money
You probably know that Electric cars have a higher upfront cost, however that’s unlikely to offset the massive savings you’ll make by no longer having to pay for gas. EVs aren’t free to run, you’ll see a slight increase on your home electricity bill, but not nearly enough to equal the equivalent amount of gas.
As a general rule, EV owners spend 30% less than owners of traditional cars per month, which will make a massive difference day to day, especially as the price of gas continues to rise.
Another benefit of Electric cars is lower maintenance costs. Since electric motors have fewer parts, that means fewer things that can break, and fewer parts to replace when they do. Cheaper maintenance and less often.
Save The Environment
The old fashioned push for EVs still applies, in fact it’s more important than ever. Gas powered cars spew tons of Carbon into the air every day, and while you as an individual can’t do much to reduce the amount, the more people that make the switch to electric the better the trend looks.
EVs are not carbon neutral since they still take power from a grid which likely has fossil fuel sources, there’s still a decrease of at least 60% compared to regular cars, a massive amount as far as the planet is concerned.
It’s for that reason that Canada has ruled that gas powered cars will be phased out by the year 2035, which is quite soon, so best to get a head start.
Save on Time
While it may not be your first thought, Electric cars perform incredibly well vs traditional cars. They work differently, primarily they don’t have gears which makes the entire engine process run much smoother. Electric cars accelerate faster, and can reach much higher speeds than their gas powered relatives on average.
This along with some other factors makes them both fun and relaxing to drive. If you love the feel of a manual you may feel like something is missing at first, but the smooth drive, combined with lack of engine noise and all the newest tech that comes as default in an electric car may just win you over regardless. And it will get you where you want to go nice and quick.