With the price of oil skyrocketing and gasoline prices rising as a result, the desire for alternative fuels is greater than ever. Electric cars are an alternative means of transportation that avoids the use of gasoline. Electric cars have advantages and disadvantages as an alternative mode of transportation.

Advantages of electric cars

• Electricity is everywhere and easy to come by. We don’t need to install power stations on street corners to recharge our cars. It can be done at home.
• Electric vehicles are quiet.
• There are no emissions from electric vehicles. As a result, the environment will be cleaner with less smog and greenhouse gases.
• Electric cars are easy to ride. They have few moving parts, so they require less time and effort to assemble.
• Electric cars require less maintenance. Thus, the owner will not only save money on gas purchases, but there will also be less maintenance costs.
• There may be tax credits or rebates possible if an electric car is purchased. Check with your city and insurance company to see if they have special rates or discounts if you buy an electric car.
• Power plants that produce electricity for cars pollute the environment, but the pollution from these power plants can be controlled better than gasoline engines.

Disadvantages of electric cars

• One charge in one battery can take the car about 100 miles. Therefore, if you plan to travel a long distance, this is not the car to use.
• It takes 6-8 hours to fully recharge the battery. You can’t expect to be ready to go in a few minutes after the battery runs out.
• There are no battery charging stations along the highways for long-distance travel. And if there was, it would take too long to fully recharge your car.
• Your home must be equipped with a charging station to recharge the car battery.
• Your electric bill will likely increase since you have to draw power from your home’s electrical system to charge your car.
• Electric cars cannot compete with gasoline cars in terms of speed and acceleration. Technology has yet to develop an electrical system as powerful as a gasoline-powered vehicle.
• Accessories like air conditioning will drain the battery faster.

Today electric vehicles work wonders for short distance trips and would be ideal for the weekend away or for the individual who works at home. EV manufacturers are hard at work making this car efficient and valuable to everyone. Meanwhile, the gasoline-electric hybrid is an effective replacement for the long-distance driver. Although it saves gasoline, it is not necessary to recharge the vehicle’s battery.