A Brief introduction about electric car:
FACTS ABOUT EVs
1- Plug in electric vehicles can save you money , with much lower fuel costs on average than conventional gasoline vehicles. however ,the federal governments offer tax credits and other incentives to EV buyers that can lower the up-front cost.
2- The time it takes to charge an electric car can be as little as 30 minutes or more than 12 hours. This depends on the size of the battery and the speed of the charging point. A typical electric car (60kWh battery) takes just under 8 hours to charge from empty-to-full with a 7kW charging point.
3- The average cost of electricity in the US is 12 cents per kWh. Therefore, the average person driving the average EV 15,000 miles per year pays about $540.00 per year to charge it. The cost of electricity throughout the US varies much more than gasoline does, but its cost over time is much more stable.
4- Myth busted - Electric vehicles cost more to maintain than gas cars do. Although EVs could cost a consumer less due to their design, they don't. ... Since the EV has no engine of this sort, maintenance would be much less expensive.
5- they have an electric motor instead of a combustion engine, they require less maintenance than most conventional cars. They do not need radiator fluid, timing belts, fuel filters, oil or oil changes. ... Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are powered by a combination of grid electricity and liquid fuel.
6- Grills on internal combustion cars are there to carry away all the waste heat.Electric vehicles are more efficient and create less waste heat, but there is some. So electric cars typically have a small grill for battery cooling. Some electric cars, like the early Tesla Model S, had fake grills for cosmetic reasons .
7- Electric cars generate next to no heat as opposed to conventional passenger vehicles, which produce more than enough engine heat to heat the interior. An additional electric heater is required. This is supplied with power by the same battery that provides the engine with energy. ... These "collisions" generate heat.
8- Electric motors are inherently less complex pieces of machinery than are gasoline engines. ... For its part, Consumer Reports says EV reliability has been stellar thus far. Among newer models, CR says the Chevrolet Bolt EV is expected to be “very reliable” after just debuting for the 2017 model year.
9- There are four main kinds of batteries used in electric cars: lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid, and ultracapacitors.
10- They can reduce emissions and even save you money. Fueling with electricity offers some advantages not available in conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. Because electric motors react quickly, EVs are very responsive and have very good torque. ... But EVs provide more than just individual benefits.
11- An EV charging station can charge your car faster than a conventional power outlet, that simple power outlet (aka electricity socket) is all you really need. Since most drivers don't drive even close to 50–100 miles a day, they often charge overnight every other day, and that's completely adequate.
12- The average cost to operate an EV in the United States is $485 per year, while the average for a gasoline-powered vehicle is $1,117. ... A car rated at 30 mpg will cost less money in fuel over time than a car rated at 20 mpg. The cost to run an electric vehicle is slightly more complicated.
13- Once in use, however, electric vehicles are much cleaner and energy-efficient. In terms of the environment, the electric vehicles of today are already performing better than internal combustion engines, he points out. "And this performance is set to improve as more renewables provide clean electricity to the grid."
2- The time it takes to charge an electric car can be as little as 30 minutes or more than 12 hours. This depends on the size of the battery and the speed of the charging point. A typical electric car (60kWh battery) takes just under 8 hours to charge from empty-to-full with a 7kW charging point.
3- The average cost of electricity in the US is 12 cents per kWh. Therefore, the average person driving the average EV 15,000 miles per year pays about $540.00 per year to charge it. The cost of electricity throughout the US varies much more than gasoline does, but its cost over time is much more stable.
4- Myth busted - Electric vehicles cost more to maintain than gas cars do. Although EVs could cost a consumer less due to their design, they don't. ... Since the EV has no engine of this sort, maintenance would be much less expensive.
5- they have an electric motor instead of a combustion engine, they require less maintenance than most conventional cars. They do not need radiator fluid, timing belts, fuel filters, oil or oil changes. ... Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are powered by a combination of grid electricity and liquid fuel.
6- Grills on internal combustion cars are there to carry away all the waste heat.Electric vehicles are more efficient and create less waste heat, but there is some. So electric cars typically have a small grill for battery cooling. Some electric cars, like the early Tesla Model S, had fake grills for cosmetic reasons .
7- Electric cars generate next to no heat as opposed to conventional passenger vehicles, which produce more than enough engine heat to heat the interior. An additional electric heater is required. This is supplied with power by the same battery that provides the engine with energy. ... These "collisions" generate heat.
8- Electric motors are inherently less complex pieces of machinery than are gasoline engines. ... For its part, Consumer Reports says EV reliability has been stellar thus far. Among newer models, CR says the Chevrolet Bolt EV is expected to be “very reliable” after just debuting for the 2017 model year.
9- There are four main kinds of batteries used in electric cars: lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid, and ultracapacitors.
10- They can reduce emissions and even save you money. Fueling with electricity offers some advantages not available in conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. Because electric motors react quickly, EVs are very responsive and have very good torque. ... But EVs provide more than just individual benefits.
11- An EV charging station can charge your car faster than a conventional power outlet, that simple power outlet (aka electricity socket) is all you really need. Since most drivers don't drive even close to 50–100 miles a day, they often charge overnight every other day, and that's completely adequate.
12- The average cost to operate an EV in the United States is $485 per year, while the average for a gasoline-powered vehicle is $1,117. ... A car rated at 30 mpg will cost less money in fuel over time than a car rated at 20 mpg. The cost to run an electric vehicle is slightly more complicated.
13- Once in use, however, electric vehicles are much cleaner and energy-efficient. In terms of the environment, the electric vehicles of today are already performing better than internal combustion engines, he points out. "And this performance is set to improve as more renewables provide clean electricity to the grid."
14- The range of 100% electric cars is rapidly improving. Huge advances in battery technology and falling costs mean this will continue to grow and grow. Today, virtually all Go Ultra Low pure electric cars can drive over 100 miles with ease on a single charge; some of the latest models are closer to 200 miles or more.
15- Mind the motor. The good news is that electric motors require less maintenance than combustion engines. ... Still, an electric car's motor needs to be regularly serviced, and you should observe the same service intervals as with combustion engines.