Should you buy an EV? We assume that you have looked at gas prices, pollution, range, cost, charging and other EV basics. Lets look at how the modern EV stacks up. We are talking about electric cars, trucks, eBikes, and cycles.
High Gas prices increase intrest in electric vehicles
You want an EV
You want an EV. Maybe you are interested in a cleaner form of personal transport than the gas powered car. Maybe you just like the idea of an EV.
DIY EV Some people are interested in building their own EV. This is fine, remember though that battery costs will still be there at the end of the day. Do some planning, check our DIY pages out first.
Buy a Used EV The next class of EVs is the used EV. These can be a very good way to get into an electric vehicle, and to get around. Remember that the battery cost may still be high.
Get a New EV New electric cars and trucks are on the market in varieties not seen in the past 100 years. There are many to choose from, and more coming on the market almost weekly it seems.
If you want extended range and electric vehicle performance, check out hybrid electric cars. If you are interested in a pure BEV head to electric cars and trucks. We have one of the most comprehensive listings around. There are electric cars that will toodle along at 25 mph, and those that will hit closer to 200 mph.
Check the Spec If you are interested in comparing electric vehicles, check the spec. We have listed specifications for some 60 electric cars and trucks.
Rising Gas Prices One of the main drivers of the EV is rising fuel costs. In the USA, as soon as gas prices hit $5 USD per gallon or so, EV interest peaks. If you are just reacting to rising gas prices, read on. $5 per gallon may make some EVs attractive, but it takes time to break even.
We have also found that at around $5 USD per gallon, a DIY EV can be practical and begin to
pay off. The higher the gas price, the better an EV looks.
Battery prices are still high compared to gasoline and diesel. New research promises to lower prices. Until then, EV prices will remain higher than gas powered models. There are exceptions.
All electric and hybrids at this time carry a price premium of from several thousand to several tens of thousands of dollars over equal gas powered versions. We cover the time to payback of some popular hybrids at comparison of hybrid cars.
If you are concerned about gas prices and are willing to try two wheel travel, we recommend that you check out the modern eBike or scooter. EBikes and scooters are incredibly efficient, and ready for prime time now. You can save thousands riding an eBike while improving health and the air.
You have checked EV prices and are still interested
OK, so you have done your checking and determined that price is not a problem.
Environmental Concerns One of the main considerations for an EV buyer is contributing to cleaner air. It happens that the modern EV generally is generally much cleaner than the modern ICE vehicle. Check our electric car pollution page for the specifics.
Range Concerns One of the main comments about the EV is shortened range. It is true that the range of newer electric cars is about 30% of similar gas powered cars. It is also true that for most urban chores, the modern electric car has plenty of power to get the job done. Check our electric car range page for more.
Charging Questions Every week, there are more and more charging stations installed in countries over the globe. Governments are making real commitments to providing charging infrastructure for the electric car. Check out our electric car charging pages.
