Praised as the future of individual transport, the electric car is experiencing a real boom. It must be said that the subsidies put in place by the government are becoming more and more attractive in order to achieve the energy transition objectives dictated by the European Union.
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Thinking of taking the plunge? So, it is wise to have as many elements as possible to make the right choice. Here is a short list of the pros and cons of the electric car.
The advantages of the electric car
Reduction of pollution
reduce theepisode from greenhouse gas, this is of course the government’s objective and by swapping your thermal vehicle for an electric car you are actively participating in the reduction of this pollution. It is important to note that at the same time you will reduce the noise pollution. Indeed, the electric car is silent; it is an undeniable factor in reducing stress !
An economic investment
Admittedly, the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle represents a certain budget. However, between the conversion bonus announced by President Emmanuel Macron and the various financial supports put in place in the French regions, you will save several thousand euros on purchase. In addition, a “full of electricity” is much cheaper than a full of fuel. It is estimated that the price per kilometer is divided by three or four compared to a petrol car. Depending on the vehicle, its weight or its batterya full tank would cost between 8 and 11 euros!
Since there is no thermal motor, forget about oil changes, spark plug changes, timing belt or filter changes. Maintenance is simplified and limited to tires and brakes.
The disadvantages of the electric car
Battery life
I’battery life electric cars remains the main brake raised by consumers. Indeed, if a full tank of fuel can easily ensure 600 kilometers, an electric motor halves this autonomy on average. Very often a city car will cover 200 kilometres. This is the reason why Emmanuel Macron wants to triple the presence of charging stations on French soil to reach 10,000 electrical terminals by the end of 2021.
Battery life
If the maintenance of an electric vehicle is less, its battery on the other hand is not eternal. The latter will lose efficiency over the years and will have to be replaced. Some brands claim a capacity between 70% and 80% after eight years. The cost of a battery is between 5,000 and 9,000 euros depending on the model of the car.
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