Why Buy an Electric Vehicle?
Much information is available, and numerous studies have been conducted, on reasons to buy an electric vehicle. Below is an example of a Tesla Motors study on the efficiency of using electricity, instead of gas, for propulsion There's a lot of information on why to buy an Electric Vehicle and a number of studies have been done.
You're the kind of person who cares about the environment. Climate change concerns you. You want to do your part to contribute to a better world. You can be part of the solution instead of part of the problem. People who drive electric cars are doing their part to save the planet, prevent climate change and reduce smog.
- Zero emissions
- Energy independence
- Reliable (motor has only one moving part)
- Low maintenance
A flyer from the Electric Automotive Association enumerates more reasons to drive electric, rather than gas-powered vehicles.
Here are more reasons from Myers Motors
Why buy an electric vehicle?
When you buy an electric vehicle you are:
- Doing your part to reduce the $1 billion/day leaving the US to buy oil
- Sending a message to the oil companies that they don't have a monopoly on fuel for personal transportation
- Doing your part to reduce world demand on an resource that is in limited supply
- Doing your part to reduce demand on oil so that those less fortunate than you can have affordable food
- Reducing air borne pollution in urban areas, leading to healthier air and a cleaner environment
- Reducing greenhouse gasses by driving globally cool
- Insulating yourself from future increases in the price of oil
- Pioneering the future
- Setting an example
- Saving money (compared to the average car using $4 per gallon gasoline, an electric vehicle uses the equivalent of $0.45 per gallon gasoline (assuming $0.10/kWh)
- Buying a conversation starter, whether it is something to help you get more business, to talk about electric vehicles and why they make sense or just being friendly