Author: Radomskyi Maksym VasyliovychIn recent years, electric cars have become increasingly popular. This is due to their environmental friendliness, noiselessness and low operating costs. But how profitable is an electric car compared to a gasoline car? We will try to answer this question in this article. Also, your car will become more stylish and noticeable if you use tuning accessories, a large assortment of which is available in our online store.
Fuel economy
There is a lot to talk about on the topic of economy, because there are enough objective and subjective factors in it, including: the cost of gasoline at various gas stations, the cost of electricity, the driver's driving style, the economy of the vehicle itself, etc.
In order to estimate and compare the average consumption of a car with an internal combustion engine and an electric car, it is enough to multiply the cost of one liter of fuel or one kW of energy by the consumption per 100 km and compare these data. We will get the approximate costs for a hundred kilometers of mileage for one and another type of vehicle.
In any case, if you compare two types of cars of the same class, the fuel economy indicator will be in favor of "green" vehicles.
The cost of an electric car
Electric cars, as a rule, are more expensive than gasoline counterparts. For example, the Nissan Leaf costs about $30,000, and the Nissan Juke SE costs about $20,000.
Is it worth overpaying?
To answer this question, you need to take into account not only fuel costs, but also other costs associated with the operation of an electric car.
Additional costs:
- Charging: charging an electric car can be both free (at public charging stations, but with a parking fee) and paid.
- Maintenance: Electric cars have a simpler design than gasoline cars, so they tend to be cheaper to maintain.
- Repairs: Electric vehicle repairs can be expensive, especially when it comes to replacing the battery.
Advantages of electric cars
- Environmental friendliness: electric cars do not pollute the air with exhaust gases.
- Silence: electric cars are very quiet, which makes them comfortable for both the driver and others.
- Dynamic acceleration: have a high torque available immediately after the start, which provides dynamic acceleration.
- Low "fuel" costs: as already mentioned above, electric cars are cheaper to operate than gasoline ones.
Disadvantages of electric cars
- Limited range: the range of an electric car is limited by the battery capacity.
- High cost: electric cars, as a rule, are more expensive than their gasoline counterparts.
- The infrastructure of charging stations is insufficiently developed: not all settlements have charging stations for electric vehicles.
Conclusion
An electric car can be a profitable option for those who drive around the city a lot and want to save on fuel. However, before buying an electric car, it is necessary to carefully weigh all the advantages and disadvantages.
