With the all-electric vehicle market on the rise, you may find yourself with some questions and concerns. You are not alone. Let’s dig into some of those now!
Consumer Reports recently did an article digging into Electric Cars and the most common questions consumers have regarding them. To read the full article CLICK HERE!
Every automaker seems to be coming out with an Electric vehicle, lineup, or even planning on converting their entire fleet to electric in the future. Here is a list of what some options are, remember there are more coming out daily so this list is just a sample!
Hatchback
- BMW i3 (BEV)
- Chevrolet Bolt (BEV)
- Hyundai Ioniq (BEV, PHEV)
- Mini Cooper SE (BEV)
- Nissan Leaf (BEV)
- Toyota Prius Prime (PHEV)
Sedan
- Honda Clarity (BEV, PHEV)
- Tesla Model 3 (BEV)
- Toyota Mirai (FCEV)
Luxury
- BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, and 7 Series (PHEV)
- BMW i8 (PHEV)
- Mercedes-Benz C350e and S550e (PHEV)
- Lucid Air (BEV)
- Polestar 2 (BEV)
- Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (PHEV)
- Porsche Taycan (BEV)
- Tesla Model S (BEV)
SUV/Minivan
- Audi E-Tron, Q4 E-Tron, and E-Tron GT (BEV)
- BMW X3 and X5 (PHEV)
- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (PHEV)
- Ford Mustang Mach-E (BEV)
- Hyundai Kona Electric (BEV)
- Hyundai Nexo (FCEV)
- Kia Niro Electric (BEV, PHEV)
- Jaguar I-Pace (BEV)
- Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport (PHEV)
- Mercedes-Benz EQC (BEV) and GLC 350e (PHEV)
- Mini Countryman ALL 4 SE (PHEV)
- Mitsubishi Outlander (PHEV)
- Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid (PHEV)
- Rivian R1S (BEV)
- Tesla Model X and Model Y (BEV)
- Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV)
- Volvo XC60 T8 and XC90 T8 (PHEV)
- Volkswagen ID.4 (BEV)
Pickup Truck
- Rivian R1T (BEV)
Some Pros to Going Electric:
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Lower fuel costs
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Lower maintenance
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Less Pollution/Fewer Carbon Emissions
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Less Noise
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Instant-on power
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The convenience of charging at home
Cons of Going Electric:
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Usually cost more to purchase
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Need to have access to or purchase an outlet or 250-volt charger
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Constant planning of your routes around charging stations
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Time to charge an EV
Ask Yourself These Questions
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How many miles am I driving each day?
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If at home or work, do I have access all the time to a charging source?
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What would the extra cost of electricity be?
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Will I need a fast-charging system or will the overnight charging work?
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Do I plan on driving beyond my charging range a lot?
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Do I know where public charging stations are and are they easily accessible?
Are wondering how they drive? Most electric vehicles deliver power that is instant, smooth, and effortless, as well as quiet.