If you’re the sort of person who thinks EV cars are still unreliable, lack infrastructure, and perform poorly compared with gas powered vehicles, it might be time to update your knowledge base. The reality is that EVs have greatly improved in recent years, partly through consumer demand and party through government backing. There  is now a growing electric infrastructure and more EVs on the road than ever before. 

Maintenance is Cheaper

As soon as you buy a new vehicle it depreciates in value. No sooner have you signed the finance agreement and indicated to exit than the turning wheels are burning money. The reality is, it isn’t cost effective to buy a car anymore, it’s better to look at other opto

Add to this the maintenance costs involved in running the car, the servicing and repairs, and it starts to become something of a black hole. This is not the case with electric vehicles that can save you money in many ways. 

Firstly, you will save money on fuel with an electric vehicle. The electricity is not only cheaper to buy but a lot of it is government subsidised. Electric vehicles also don’t have the same internal machinery as gas powered cars, no fly wheel or timing belt to worry about, therefore fewer repair costs. 

They’re Quick and Quiet 

For many years people have had reservations about electric vehicles. EVs have a stigma around performance, especially acceleration and range. This is partly due to the lack of technological progress made with them in the 20th century.

Things have changed in recent decades with enhanced performance and better battery life, still, opinions are slow to react meaning there are still fewer EVs on the roads than should be the case. Due to technical enhancement, electric vehicles are all but equal to gas powered cars nowadays. 

Not only are these vehicles now clearly equal to their gas powered rivals, they are superior in some ways. An electric vehicle is just as quick but twice as quiet, and when you buy wheels you will hardly notice any sound on the road. 

They Don’t Need Any Gas

The biggest benefit of all when it comes to electric vehicles is the fact they don’t require any gas. It’s abundantly clear that this is beneficial to the planet and your pocket. A car that doesn’t need gas will be less expensive and more environmentally friendly, even if it doesn’t go all the way. 

This is also one of the biggest hang ups people have about electric vehicles. They not only think gas is a safe option, but they worry about a lack of electric charging points. This may have been a valid concern in the past, but not any more. 

With increased government spending and demand for electric vehicles. Electric infrastructure is developing in many places around the world. Furthermore, it is now easier than ever to charge your EV at your home. 

They’re Good to Lease 

Broadly you have three options when you buy a car, you can buy it outright, get it on a higher purchase agreement, or take it out on a lease. Each option has its advantages but EVs lend themselves better to leasing. 

Why is this? For one thing they are quite expensive to buy and you may not want to invest in one long term. Also, since you may be unsure about an electric vehicle you might want to try it first to see if it really is a viable alternative. 

If you lease an electric vehicle you can benefit from a top of the range vehicle with zero or low up front costs. Simply pay a reasonable fee each month and benefit from low fuel costs and excellent performance without the expensive premium. 

They Have Near-Zero Emissions 

Electric vehicles are often advertised as having zero emissions, this isn’t exactly true. EVs do have zero emissions at the tailpipe meaning that towns and cities have cleaner air. However, the electricity they use still comes from fossil fuel powered generators that emit carbon. 

Regardless of this, electric vehicles are still very much the way forward for private car ownership. They have zero emissions at the tailpipe and use much less carbon in the form of electricity. EVs are certainly the way forward but it’s worth remembering they too have some way to go. 

If you’re thinking of buying a new vehicle this year then it’s worth considering an EV. They have a range of excellent benefits including lower maintenance costs, cheaper fuel, and performance that now matches their gas powered equivalents. They are also far more planet friendly.