Electric vehicles (EVs) offer an ideal option for anyone interested in zero-emission commuting or long distance road trips, with models that span price, performance and luxury making finding one easier than ever before.
Electric vehicles (EVs) don’t produce tailpipe emissions and are much cheaper to run. Plus, they’re quieter and more fun to drive!
Benefits
Electric vehicles (EVs) offer both environmental and financial benefits. Fuel costs account for a substantial part of ownership costs when driving long distances; with gasoline and diesel prices continuing to climb, more people are turning towards EVs as more cost-efficient options.
Since EVs use electric motors instead of combustion engines, they don’t produce emissions that cause air pollution and respiratory issues. Furthermore, as they don’t utilize traditional fuel systems like those found in gas vehicles do not pose similar fire risks – batteries in EVs are protected with flame retardant coatings, insulation materials that regulate temperatures, cooling systems that keep temperatures steady, as well as emergency stop off switches to prevent thermal runaway.
Electric vehicles also boast a lower center of gravity, making them less prone to rollover accidents due to the battery pack’s location at the vehicle’s base. Furthermore, EVs offer cutting-edge safety features like automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning which keep both drivers and pedestrians safer.
Technology
Electric vehicles (EVs) employ a simpler drivetrain with fewer parts, thus lowering maintenance costs and the amount of oil necessary to power them forward.
Electric vehicles (EVs) have seen tremendous advances in battery technology over recent years. Batteries are designed with long life cycles in mind and can be recharged numerous times before wear-out occurs.
Lithium iron phosphate batteries offer fast charging rates and longer range, while lithium sulfur batteries may offer even greater potential. Finally, new battery cooling technologies such as liquid cooling systems help increase performance while prolonging its lifespan.
McKinsey believes these advancements are making EVs affordable to mass market, while still fulfilling their environmental benefits. Accordingly, McKinsey predicts that their profitability – driven by cost reductions and economies of scale – will accelerate sustainable mobility solutions and ease transition into the mainstream mobility system.
Range
One of the primary concerns among those interested in purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) is range anxiety. To alleviate it, take an honest inventory of your driving habits and invest in Level 2 home charging technology.
There are various factors which influence how far an electric vehicle will travel, such as:
Battery size: The larger a battery, the further it can travel. Vehicle weight: Larger and heavier vehicles require more energy for propulsion. Tires/wheels: While larger tires may add style and improve handling characteristics, they also decrease efficiency of an EV vehicle.
Lithium-ion batteries perform poorly in colder climates and use more energy to heat and cool the car’s cabin, so EV drivers should plan ahead by carrying extra ice or heat blankets as well as knowing how to take advantage of regenerative braking (using wheels to slow and recharge battery rather than engine energy for traditional braking). Furthermore, more efficient driving means less strain on batteries.
Charging
Since there are thousands of charging stations available, electric vehicle (EV) drivers can easily plug in and charge while at work, out to lunch, shopping or wherever else their journey may take them. While fueling an gasoline car takes hours upon hours of your time to fill up, recharging an EV typically only adds 15-30 minutes onto their trip time.
As opposed to gas stations, most EV chargers are connected via a user-friendly mobile application that makes finding them simple: this application tracks smart chargers both within and beyond a fleet or commercial operator’s network; provides real-time charging availability; supports roaming support; reserves slots during “peak usage times;” highlights nearby points of interest and supports navigation and route planning features; as well as pinpoints any unexpected incidents during charging sessions.
Smart chargers also help reduce peak demand and costs by capturing surplus generation during off-peak hours, then distributing it back to charging stations or back into the grid in order to flatten energy demands at locations. Learn more. Looking for an EV solution? Driivz can assist – our team of experts currently serve over 30 countries including global industry leaders like Shell, Volvo, EVgo Centrica St1 ElaadNL ESB as our customers! Contact us now.