Electric cars are powered by motors powered by electricity to drive their wheels. As such, these vehicles don’t produce emissions and need much less maintenance than internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.
Electric vehicles (EVs) can help protect the environment and help mitigate climate change, particularly in frontline communities that experience greater impacts than average. Furthermore, SCE Time-Of-Use plans offer significantly lower electricity rates during low demand hours for electric cars on SCE’s Time-Of-Use plans – saving both money and resources at once!
They’re Affordable
Recent years have seen significant drops in EV pricing due to a combination of factors. Analysts expect battery costs to continue declining and that their prices could become comparable with traditional cars by 2025 or earlier, once government incentives are taken into account.
Range is often top of mind when choosing an electric vehicle (EV), as currently most only have half the driving range as their ICE counterparts. That is why selecting an EV with an extended range or opting for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which also runs on gasoline as another alternative should be prioritized when purchasing.
Be mindful that many local energy providers offer reduced or no charging rates for electric vehicle (EV) owners. In California, low income families may even qualify for a $7,500 rebate to help afford an EV. As these incentives may not last forever, now may be the time to take the leap into electric mobility!
They’re Fun to Drive
Pressing the accelerator of a gasoline car requires many complex processes: sensors must tell the throttle to open, fuel must be supplied to the engine, ignition timing must be adjusted and transmissions may downshift; in contrast, electric cars accelerate virtually instantly.
And they’re quiet; powered by electric motors with barely perceptible vibration, and featuring low center of gravity; making driving a dream.
Electric vehicles (EVs) don’t emit tailpipe emissions and help clean the air in our cities and neighborhoods – plus with federal, state and local incentives available they’re more affordable than ever! Don’t wait any longer: experience the EV phenomenon first hand by visiting an EV dealer near you to explore all the latest models – we promise! You won’t regret it. We promise!
They’re More Efficient
Electric vehicles (EVs) emit no tailpipe emissions, making them great news for the environment and saving drivers money at the pumps. Furthermore, their reduced fuel use also provides significant cost savings at the pumps.
While EVs require electricity for charging, their supply doesn’t need to come from fossil fuels. Instead, charging at night when demand is lower can reduce power plant needs while simultaneously cutting your bills in half!
As this reduces emissions even further, electric vehicles (EVs) offer another sustainable transport solution – though their production and sourcing of raw materials should be addressed if they are to become truly eco-friendly solutions. As battery recycling becomes more efficient over time, this issue should resolve itself over time.
They’re More Sustainable
Electric vehicles (EVs) use electricity instead of fossil fuels mined from the earth and burned, thereby producing significantly fewer greenhouse gasses and greenhouse emissions.
EVs can have significantly lower carbon emissions depending on how and where their batteries are charged, as compared to petrol or diesel cars. Switching to a green tariff, for instance, ensures you are using green energy while earning rewards at the same time.
Battery production does produce emissions, but technological innovations, recycling efforts and ethical sourcing practices are helping to mitigate this. Furthermore, as electric vehicles (EVs) continue to proliferate there’s tremendous potential to drive new demand for renewable energy sources – driving forward the sustainable mobility revolution.
Electric vehicles emit zero tailpipe emissions, drastically improving air quality and helping address climate change. But more work needs to be done before fully sustainable EVs become an option, such as making them affordable and ensuring widespread charging infrastructure exists. McKinsey research suggests EV adoption could limit global warming to two degrees Celsius by 2050.