Electric Cars
Are they better than the traditional gas-powered car?
The Electric Car, what is it?
Electric cars used stored batteries instead of gasoline to power it up. Electric cars can reduce air pollution a lot as it doesn’t burn fossil fuels using gasoline as a source of energy. Electric cars can plug into your domestic 13amp power supply at home, the same as your vacuum cleaner or TV.
The good and the bad
- With electric cars going to the gas station is basically obsolete, you know longer have to fill the car up, but a simple charge at your charging station. That save money.
- The tailpipe emission is no longer a thing.
- Although you may be helping the planet your range is significantly less then your average gas powered vehicle, not to mention the cost.
More Information on Electric Cars
Electric car charging station
An electric vehicle charging station, also called EV charging station, is an element in an infrastructure that supplies electric energy for the recharging of electric vehicles, such as plug-in electric vehicles, including electric cars, neighborhood electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. While cheaper than gas, it takes around 6-8 hours for a full charge.
Electric car build
An electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using electrical energy stored in rechargeable batteries or another energy storage device. Electric motors give electric cars instant torque, creating strong and smooth acceleration. They are also around three times as efficient as cars with an Internal combustion engine.
Tesla Model S, one of the few mid sized electric cars on the market
Tesla Model S is an electric car. For a hefty pricetag of $70,000, you get one of the few mid sized electric cars available, as most of them are compact, like a Smart Car. So, you get more room, you will also get a very stylish car, very appealing and it doesn't look like a piggy bank like the compact electric vehicles. But again, that comes with a dent in your wallet.
The Pros & Cons of Electric Vehicles
Our Verdict/Solution to the Problem
Stick with traditional gas powered vehicles. The electric cars are very expensive, and it will cost a lot of money to make charging stations nationwide. If you want to get somewhere far without having to stop knowing your battery is about to die, stick with gas powered.
Why stick with gas powered cars?
- Electric cars have a range of 60-70 miles as gas cars have a much farther range.
- Gas powered cars are much cheaper than electric cars. Some electric cars like the Tesla Model S are about $70,000.
- There are not many places to charge the vehicle and it takes a long time, about 6-8 hours. Putting gasoline into a vehicle is instantaneous.
- It requires a lot of electricity to charge your car at home, which means a steep electric bill.