Benefits of having an Electric Vehicle

August 2, 2022 7:21 am

“The only constant in life is change” and it is an inevitable part from which, not only the individuals but also society can benefit.

Even though transportation is a fundamental requirement of modern life, the usage of petrol or diesel vehicles for the same with traditional combustion engines has become an outdated practice.

Conventional fuel vehicles that are highly polluting are quickly being replaced by fully electric vehicles. Electric Vehicle ownership is now growing worldwide, and they are now a viable, everyday mode of transport, offering many benefits to individuals and families, car service alike. 

With the electric vehicle revolution right here, Pal Auto Garage, the top vehicle garage in Dubai has put together the benefits of having an Electric Vehicle. Let us take a look at them:

 

• Zero emissions

One of the biggest benefits of having an Electric Vehicle is the impact on our environment. As they don’t burn any fuel such as petrol or diesel, they produce zero exhaust emissions, thereby directly reducing air pollution.

With no harmful gases like carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, it does not add to global warming and moreover, the absence of sooty particulates contributes to maintaining the air quality.

 

• Cleaner fuel

Petrol and diesel are essentially fossil fuels, which are dug from underneath and then refined, which altogether require a huge amount of energy. Whereas, electric energy is renewable energy and is undoubtedly a much cleaner fuel.

With many electric vehicle manufacturers operating in the market, as an electric vehicle user, you will also have many options such as smart charging, software-optimized charging, etc available.

 

• Energy in production

Due to the lithium-ion batteries, electric cars require more energy to produce than conventional cars. However, even after taking battery manufacture into consideration, electric vehicles are still a greener option than conventional fuel cars due to the reduction in emissions over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Reusing batteries to store energy in homes or for other purposes is one of the ways to hold a surplus of energy, which can further reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

 

• Lower running costs

Even though the price of an electric car would be similar to its petrol or diesel variant, its cost of running would be significantly lower, especially over the full lifetime of the car. The fuel benefit alone could save you a lot. 

Moreover, additional features such as smart charging and software-optimized charging make it even more cost-effective and energy efficient. We can also charge batteries from the charging stations or the nearest vehicle garage.

 

• Lower maintenance costs

There are only three major components that power an electric vehicle – the onboard charger, an inverter, and an electric motor. This essentially means less wear and tear on the car and fewer moving parts vulnerable to damage.

With all these factors combined, you will only require to have your electric vehicle serviced on very rare occasions, and generally, the repair costs are also minimal giving you an extra advantage.

 

• Reduction in secondary charges

Along with the upfront reduction on the purchase price of Electric vehicles, and various tax benefits, governments, and other authorities offer reductions to electric vehicle users in different forms – Exemptions from permit requirements, reduction in price at charging stations,   etc.

 

• Better resale value

Electric vehicles are known to hold their value in the automobile market. As the Electric vehicle battery’s performance has exceeded expectations along with the electric vehicle revolution, the used electric vehicle market is pretty buoyant now.

With the sales of new fuel-based vehicles being declined and the government’s consistent support for green initiatives, the demand for used electric vehicles looks set to be high for the long future.

 

• Great performance

As all electric motors have instant torque, it will allow the driver to get an immediate response from the car with a rush in speed which can help you through the traffic and highways. Moreover, regenerative braking also allows you to claim back charge while on the road.

 

• More relaxed drive

As electric vehicles are much quieter than conventional diesel and petrol models, it helps in creating a far more comfortable and relaxed driving experience. The minimal gear changes such between “drive”, “reverse” and “park” modes also make things relatively smoother as the driver only needs to concentrate on braking and accelerating.