No Doubt! the quality of the air is becoming worst today. There's so much pollution outside that also massively affects the life of people and one of the reason behind is innumerable vehicles on the roads. Being a responsible citizen of a country you should know how to take care of your environment and rather than using petrol or diesel cars which are totally demolishing your city, you should switch to electric cars.

What are the benefits of electric cars?

• Electric cars run with the help of electricity which is much lower than the cost of using diesel or petrol. The use of fossil fuels is totally destroying our planet, So, instead of petrol and diesel, Electricity is used to charge the battery of electric cars. These cars are good for the environment but using renewable energy sources can make them more eco-friendly. Also, the electricity cost can be reduced if renewable energy sources are used.
• Electric car does not include many moving parts as internal combustion vehicle which results in low maintenance cost. The servicing requirement is lesser than the petrol or diesel vehicle which means the yearly cost of running an electric car will be lesser than that of normal vehicles.
• There's no engine in these electric vehicles which means no noise at all. Due to no sound at all, manufacturers have to add any false sounds to make them safe from pedestrians. Hence, these reduce noise pollution.
• These cars are very convenient to drive! Just accelerate, brake, and steer without any complicated controls. It does not include gears.
• On purchasing an Electric vehicle, road tax, and registration fees is lesser than the normal car. Also, the government offers incentives for the owners.
• With petrol and diesel cars, you have to find fuel stations everywhere and the thing that frustrates the most is waiting in long queues. But, if you've an Electric car, you can simply plug your car at home and your drive is ready to go.

What's the difference between a hybrid and a fully electric car?

Hybrids include a gas-powered combustion engine that has a small electric motor and a hybrid charge when you take your foot off the gas whereas fully electric cars include a high powered motor that is an electric battery that only needs to be charged. There are also some hybrid models that require plug-in charging.

How safe electric cars are?

In case of any accident or crash, there is less chance of the engine exploding or fire starting as there's no gasoline and the engine or the motor is located far from the areas likely to be impacted in an accident.

How much time does it take to charge?

It totally depends on the vehicle and the capacity of the charging station. No, doubt! it takes a little longer to charge an electric car. Usually, 20 mins are enough for most trip and take an hour and a half to be fully charged. Also, some manufacturers have developed apps that tell you the charging status of your car.

Why Electric cars are so expensive?

Majorly the additional cost is from the battery only and it is something that should be rechargeable and sufficient for the vehicle. The battery only makes the difference of lakhs. Some parts are designed in a similar way to work accordingly and the exterior of an electric car is designed in such a way it can support the working of an electric car all of these reasons make a very big difference between an electric car and a normal car. That's the reason electric cars are more costly than normal ones but it saves you money in the long run.

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