What Are the Benefits That You Can Expect From an Electric Vehicle?    In general, an electric vehicle (EV) is well known as  an automobile vehicle, which uses additional  electric motors for propulsion. These vehicles can  be powered through a battery or collector system.  Electric vehicles are not limited to electric aircraft  and electric spacecraft, surface and underwater  vessels, and road and rail vehicles. However, the  demand for electric vehicles is increasing in the  global market because of their huge benefits that  are making it easy for users. Here, you can save lots of your money by purchasing an  electrical vehicle as compared to any other vehicle that requires gas on a regular  basis.    Benefits of Electric vehicles        • Durable Batteries  In electric vehicles, advanced batteries are designed in a way to extends the life of the  vehicle. Many electric vehicle manufacturers are providing battery warranties over 8-  year/100,000-mile. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, more  advancement has been seen in the battery life in the present context. It indicates that  the current batteries may last for 8 to 12 years in extreme climates and 12 to 15  years in moderate climates. Thus, when you are planning to buy an electric vehicle, do  not forget to ask your service provider about certain information relating to battery  warranties and life. As the production volumes have increased and battery  technologies have improved, it is expected that the battery prices would decline in  near future.        • Significant emissions  As compared to conventional vehicles, electric vehicles have significant emission  benefits. It has been found that when all the electric vehicles operate in all-electric  mode, they produce zero tailpipe emissions. Based on the types of hybrid power  systems and vehicle models, the difference can be seen in the HEV emissions benefits.  The electric vehicle’s life cycle emissions usually depend on the electricity source that  is used to charge it. It also differs based on geographical locations.        • Reduce Fuel cost  The electric vehicle is consisting of high efficiency of electric-drive components that is  helpful to reduce the fuel cost at the comprehensive level. As compared to  conventional vehicles, electric vehicles have lower fuel costs and achieve better fuel  economy. Thus, you can save money on gas by purchasing an electric vehicle.        • Availability of better infrastructure  You can get the benefits of flexible charging with the all-electric vehicle as the electric  grid is present near the people to park location. A driver of an electric vehicle can  charge overnight at multi-family housing, a residence, a public charging station, or the  workplace. It also gives you the facility with added flexibility as you can refuel with  diesel or gasoline when required.        • Costs  As compared to conventional vehicles, you can find a lower energy cost for the electric  vehicle. However, the purchase prices of electric vehicles are significantly higher. As
the battery technologies continue to mature and production volumes increased, it is  expected to equalize the prices with conventional vehicles.    Thus, when you are purchasing an electric vehicle compare the lifetime ownership  costs of the models. Overall, the electric vehicle can help you to improve fuel  economy, reduce emissions, and lower fuel costs.    About Author  Brent Huisman has been in the auto finance industry for  over 22 years beginning with GE Capital Auto Financial  Services. From there Brent went to run part of the  Remarketing and Loss Mitigation departments at Bank  One which was later purchased by Chase Auto. Brent has  also worked for KAR Auction Services as VP of North  America Dealer Sales. Since 2007, he has worked on  several retail and lease portfolios such as HSBC and  Santander before running Repossession and Remarketing  for Exeter Finance. Brent holds a BBA of Marketing from  the University of Iowa as well as a MBA from Benedictine  University from Chicago, Il.
                                
                                
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