The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles (EV’s)

<h1>The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles (EV’s)</h1>Author: <a title="autoterminal.com" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/autoterminal.com/87926.htm">autoterminal.com</a> Society is wising up in terms of buying the right, economical and eco-friendly vehicles.  A few  years ago, more auto brands were “going green” and started producing more electric vehicles (EV’s) and hybrids. Motor shows showcased more improvisations of electric vehicles (EV’s) – even the fastest car on earth is now electric. We will be seeing more of the EV’s since most governments are imposing tougher emission standards on car makers.  Other than that, EV development is here to stay due to the fear of erratic gas prices. Are you thinking of buying an EV?  It would be advisable to weigh the pros and cons before you purchase.  Here’s a brief look on those important points you should consider: PROS: •    COST – Big savings.  EV’s just cost as much as gasoline and diesel vehicles when purchased but you save more in the long run; gasoline prices are higher than the price of electricity you need to charge overnight. •    EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT – Environmentally safe.  EV’s are very eco-friendly because they produce almost no emissions; unlike the gasoline and diesel vehicles.   •    VERSATILITY/PERFORMANCE – Noise-free and easy.  EV’s make a quiet ride and are fairly easy to operate. CONS: •    BATTERY- Expensive and not eco-friendly.  Some batteries won’t last long before you have to recharge them.  New batteries are expensive since they are not the ordinary lead-acid type.  They are quite heavy and you’ll have a hard time disposing them since they’re not eco-friendly. •    SAFETY- Quite the average.  Because EV’s are nearly silent, they become a hazard when people are not aware of the acceleration.  We are used to hearing a speeding car pass by and pedestrians might be in danger.  People who have driven an EV don’t feel safe because when they accelerate, they are not in total control.  Make sure to ask whether the EV you are interested in has gone through any crash testing; they might not have the same degree of safety as the gas/diesel vehicles. •    PARTS & REPAIRS- Expensive and complicated.  Parts for repairs are more pricy due to lower demand.  There are only a few brands selling quality EV’s.  You have to be a licensed electrician and licensed mechanic to work on them. •    EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT – Not so eco-friendly.  More EV’s mean more power plants; power plants are pollutants to the environment. •    VERSATILITY/PERFORMANCE -Low in versatility compared to diesel/gasoline cars.  There is no total control when you accelerate.  It starts out slow and the speed eventually increases unlike in gasoline/diesel cars where the accelerometer is very responsive.About the Author: <a href="http://www.autoterminal.com">AutoTerminal.com</a> - A worldwide distribution network selling used Japanese vehicles. Region-based distribution centers are located in New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, USA, Asia, Africa, and South America.Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/the-pros-and-cons-of-electric-vehicles-evs-879223.html" title="The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles (EV’s)">The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles (EV’s)</a>

Society is wising up in terms of buying the right, economical and eco-friendly vehicles. A few years ago, more auto brands were “going green” and started producing more electric vehicles (EV’s) and hybrids. Motor shows showcased more improvisations of electric vehicles (EV’s) – even the fastest car on earth is now electric.

We will be seeing more of the EV’s since most governments are imposing tougher emission standards on car makers. Other than that, EV development is here to stay due to the fear of erratic gas prices.

Are you thinking of buying an EV? It would be advisable to weigh the pros and cons before you purchase. Here’s a brief look on those important points you should consider:

PROS:

•   COST – Big savings. EV’s just cost as much as gasoline and diesel vehicles when purchased but you save more in the long run; gasoline prices are higher than the price of electricity you need to charge overnight.

•   EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT – Environmentally safe. EV’s are very eco-friendly because they produce almost no emissions; unlike the gasoline and diesel vehicles.

•   VERSATILITY/PERFORMANCE – Noise-free and easy. EV’s make a quiet ride and are fairly easy to operate.

CONS:

•   BATTERY- Expensive and not eco-friendly. Some batteries won’t last long before you have to recharge them. New batteries are expensive since they are not the ordinary lead-acid type. They are quite heavy and you’ll have a hard time disposing them since they’re not eco-friendly.

•   SAFETY- Quite the average. Because EV’s are nearly silent, they become a hazard when people are not aware of the acceleration. We are used to hearing a speeding car pass by and pedestrians might be in danger. People who have driven an EV don’t feel safe because when they accelerate, they are not in total control. Make sure to ask whether the EV you are interested in has gone through any crash testing; they might not have the same degree of safety as the gas/diesel vehicles.

•   PARTS & REPAIRS- Expensive and complicated. Parts for repairs are more pricy due to lower demand. There are only a few brands selling quality EV’s. You have to be a licensed electrician and licensed mechanic to work on them.

•   EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT – Not so eco-friendly. More EV’s mean more power plants; power plants are pollutants to the environment.

•   VERSATILITY/PERFORMANCE -Low in versatility compared to diesel/gasoline cars. There is no total control when you accelerate. It starts out slow and the speed eventually increases unlike in gasoline/diesel cars where the accelerometer is very responsive.

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