Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional gasoline-powered cars. They are also gaining traction due to their potential for significant savings on fuel and maintenance costs over time. EV owners can enjoy substantial long-term financial benefits by eliminating the need for gasoline and reducing the frequency of repairs associated with traditional combustion engines.
Things To Consider When Purchasing An EV
Types of EVs
There are three types of EVs. They are HEV (hybrid electric vehicle), PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), and BEV (battery electric vehicle). BEVs require less maintenance because they only have the electric components, but for those driving long distances daily, HEVs or PHEVs may be better since they are not solely dependent on the charge of the battery for travel.
Local Charging Stations
We have local charging stations across our service area, including a two-vehicle charging station at our Eva Road office. To our knowledge, there are no charging stations in Winston County. You can use the ChargePoint App to find our Cullman EC EV Charger as well as others on the same network. The ChargePoint App is free to download.
Maintenance and Battery Life
BEVs require little maintenance beyond changing windshield wipers and tires. They have far fewer moving parts than gas-powered vehicles, so less can go wrong. Even brake pads last longer because of regenerative braking. Most EVs come with an 8-year/100K mile warranty. As the EV industry advances, the price of replacement batteries continues to decrease.
