Why Drive a Car Electric?

When you drive a car electric, you’re driving a vehicle powered by an electrical energy storage system that’s made up of multiple battery packs. These batteries are quick to charge, efficiently store energy, and can go through thousands of charging cycles. They’re also fairly durable, but just like a laptop or cell phone battery, they can suffer from failures.

EV batteries work best when kept at 70 degrees Fahrenheit and, as such, manufacturers began equipping them with thermal management systems early on to protect against overheating. Keeping an EV charged at a rate of about 80% capacity can allow for hundreds of miles on a single charge.

Driving into the Future: The Promise of Electric Vehicles

Aside from the obvious environmental benefits of EVs, they can offer cost savings that are difficult to ignore. Many states, cities, and even workplaces offer incentives to encourage EV adoption. In addition, the electricity used to power a car’s battery is currently less expensive per mile than gasoline. Moreover, if you charge your EV overnight, when demand and prices are lower, you can save up to 30 percent on that charge.

Furthermore, EVs don’t require oil changes or fuel filters and can often drive up to the speed limit thanks to regenerative braking. EVs are also eligible for federal tax credits and state incentives.