Whether you’re heading out on a road trip or simply need a way to get around town, having the right car can make your life easier. Here are three reasons why your family should consider choosing an electric vehicle next time you’re in the market!
1. It’s Better for the Environment
Some people believe that EVs are actually worse for the environment than standard gas-powered cars. This misconception comes from the idea that the increased electricity usage creates more power plant emissions than gas cars. However, this is just one common myth about electric cars.
A study by MIT found that electric cars produce 200 grams of CO2 per mile compared to the 350 grams of CO2 gas-powered vehicles produce — and this number included the extra electricity usage. So if you’d like to reduce your carbon footprint and be more environmentally friendly, going electric with your next car is a great way to do it!
2. You’ll Save Money
Another common myth around EVs is that the money you’ll spend on electricity will nullify any gas savings you’ll create from switching. However, this is another myth that’s simply not true.
Let’s say the standard American family drives about 14,000 miles per year getting about 27 miles per gallon. In this scenario, you’re likely to spend about $2,000 per year on gasoline. Now let’s say this same family switches to electric. EVs go about four miles per one kilowatt-hour, or about 2.3 cents per mile. This means the family will spend about $383 per year on electricity for the car — which is over $1,600 in savings.
The moral of the story? Going electric equals more money in your pocket each year!
3. You Can Charge From the Convenience of Home
Our final reason you should consider using an EV for your family car is that you can easily charge from the convenience of your home. If you’ve ever pulled into your driveway at the end of a long day only to realize you’re dangerously low on gas, you’ll know how beneficial being able to charge at home would be! All you’ll need to do is keep your charging cables in your garage so they’re ready to go anytime.
However, if you do need to charge while you’re on the go — say, while traveling — you still shouldn’t have any problems. Many people avoid buying EVs because they believe charging stations are few and far between. However, the U.S. has over 49,000 charging stations for EVs, and numbers only continue to grow. This means charging while on the road shouldn’t be a hassle!
Now that you know the benefits an EV can provide for your family, we hope you can walk off the dealer’s lot more confidently (and with more money in your pocket each year!) Just don’t forget to buy auto insurance.
