Automotive Articles - The Benefits of Electric Cars


by DANIEL COLLINS - Date: 2009-08-18 - Word Count: 440 Share This!

The increasing concern about the state of the environment has seen gas-guzzling automobiles become a target of much dispute. It's no secret that the carbon-emissions being pumped into the environment every second by diesel-driven cars is having a major detrimental effect, which is why solutions like electric cars are becoming more popular.

Electric cars offer transport driven by an alternative fuel source - electricity. Carrying an on board battery pack which can be recharged as needed, electric cars make way for convenient 're-fuelling'. You can charge up the batteries of an electric car both at service stations or at home, meaning preparing for long journeys doesn't need to factor in a visit to the petrol station since you can charge up before leaving.

They compare admirably with petrol vehicles, with several aspects of electric cars being far cheaper than their less efficient counterparts. Since you can charge your electric car at home, the benefits from not having to pay for fuel are instantaneous. Over time, this can offset what you have to pay for the car itself as, frequently, electric cars are a little more expensive than petrol ones.

However, the current main reason for the electric car's popularity is its eco-friendliness. The energy efficiency of the electric car excels above gasoline vehicles, which are well known to pump carbon emissions into the environment from their tail pipes. To begin with, electric cars do not even have a tail pipe. Although they still create some emissions that are bad for the environment, as well as increase the need for electricity generation, the comparison between the two types of car is very significantly in the electric car's favour.

We all try to do our bit for the environment these days and, if you're thinking it's time to get a new car, an electric car could be a very worthy investment, both economically and ecologically. What's more, if you're unsure about taking the plunge, there are plenty of hybrid car insurance available that combine the efficiency of electricity with gasoline driving in a way that allows the two to complement one another with ease. The gasoline is used when cars are driving at certain speeds and electricity when idle or moving slowly.

Electric cars are a fantastic way to help reduce carbon emissions and there are many well-designed models too, so if you're searching for a new car, consider an electric one for excellent environmental efficiency.

Daniel Collins writes on a number of topics on behalf of a digital marketing agency and a variety of clients. As such, this article is to be considered a professional piece with business interests in mind.


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