Is the electric vehicles better or worse?
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These are some of the main points, however some are very subjective, and also subject to change day to day depending on new EV innovations.
EV Pros
– Fast acceleration
– Low normal maintenance costs
– If you charge at home, you always wake up with a “full tank” of fuel
– Depending on the source of your generated electricity, emissions still tend to be lower than gasoline vehicles
– Typical research shows that even with the environmental costs associated with battery and rare mineral excavation, the total environmental impact for the lifecycle of an EV tends to be lower than a gasoline vehicle.
– Quiet when operating
– Refueling can theoretically be done via self-generated solar (however the initial solar investment cost of course is large)
– More fuel efficient in stop and go traffic
– Depending on EV model, the total cost of ownership with all costs involved can be lower than many gasoline competitors
EV Cons
– Refueling takes longer than stopping at a gas station
– Longer road trips take more time due to occasional charge stops (usually only a consideration if you don’t need bathroom breaks or need to get somewhere ASAP)
– Apartment dwellers can often time have a hard time making the charging logistics work
– EVs tend to be heavier and due to this and higher torque, they tend to be harder on many types of tires
– Compared to some supercars, after 60 MPH, a multi-gear transmission can outpace many EVs in the higher speed ranges when accelerating (the Porsche Taycan has a 2 gear transmission, so EVs technically can overcome this)
– Depending on the EV manufacturer’s charge plug, some public charging infrastructure can be unreliable (becoming hopefully less of an issue as the industry standardizes on the NACS plug pioneered by Tesla)
– Often times has higher insurance costs, and seems to be easier to total a vehicle. Often times repair costs can be higher compared to established mid-range brands
– Towing will significantly reduce range of an EV, and while it also reduces the MPG of a gasoline car, the faster refueling becomes a bigger issue compared to EVs
– Max range of a EV impacted a fair amount by swings in temperature, and while gasoline cars are also impacted, again the refueling speed is magnified here
– EVs tend to be a bit higher priced compared to equivalent Gasoline vehicles as far as fit, finish, and features are concerned, however this is vastly subjective
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