With the spread of electric cars and the decline in their prices, many customers have begun to take stock of what the cost of owning a car of this type might be as an alternative to a car powered by an explosive engine, whether running on gasoline or diesel.
There are many factors encouraging the acquisition of an electric car, ranging from the low cost of maintenance to the lack of mechanical parts in the engine
Disadvantages of electric cars:
- Its high price compared to fuel-powered cars, despite its tendency to be relatively low. Limited range so far. Lack of charging stations and infrastructure. It has a relatively long charging time. The disturbing psychological feeling of some customers about the possibility of the car running out of electrical power, whether suddenly or due to the lack of charging stations. Options for additions and equipment for cars. Electricity is relatively limited compared to the options available for gasoline cars
Electric cars and their cost
Advantages of electric cars
- Low maintenance cost compared to cars operating with explosive engines due to the lack of moving parts, quietness, and low resulting noise. Benefits related to reduced harmful emissions. Government support for it in terms of taxes and customs duties. High Torque. Reverse power generation: the result of using brakes to generate power.
The annual cost of owning an electric car:
A gasoline car is considered more economical with regard to the cost of use, whether related to energy expenses or maintenance
The cost of charging electric cars depends on the battery capacity. For example, a car equipped with a battery with a capacity of, for example, 64 kilowatt-hours, and the value of a kilowatt-hour in a particular country is 0.11 cents, then the charging cost is equal to: 64.0 kilowatts The car covers a distance of 400 km per charge, and the average kilometers traveled per month is 1600 km. The car needs to be charged four times, meaning a total cost of $28.2 per month (annually $338).
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