An electric vehicle (EV) is a vehicle that runs on an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine that generates power by burning a mixture of fuel and gases.
Although the concept of electric vehicles has been around for a long time, it has generated considerable interest in the past decade due to the growing carbon footprint and other environmental impacts of fuel vehicles.
An electric vehicle can be powered through a collector system by electricity from sources outside the vehicle, or it can be self-contained with a battery, solar panels, fuel cells or an electrical generator to convert the fuel into electricity.
The fact that the running costs of electric vehicles (EVs) are cheaper compared to the running costs of internal combustion engine (ICE) four-wheelers has led to the rise of electric cars in India.
Benefits of EVs in India
Lower operating costs
Since you’re not paying for gas or diesel to keep your electric car running, you’ll save a lot of money on fuel. The cost of charging an electric car is considerably low compared to the price of petrol or diesel. You can further reduce your electricity costs by using renewable energy sources such as solar energy.
Low maintenance costs
Petrol or diesel vehicles require regular maintenance as they have more moving parts. This is not the case with electric vehicles as they have relatively fewer moving parts. This means your EV will likely have lower maintenance costs in the long run.
Tax and financial benefits
As India has embraced the inclusion of EVs, the government has been offering several policies and incentives to encourage the use of these vehicles. For example, registration fees and road tax when buying an EV are lower than ICE vehicles.
Better performance
In the past, EVs were considered impractical. However, this has changed over the years and manufacturers are offering well-designed and good-looking electric cars. Even EV performance has changed for the better. Electric cars are lighter and their acceleration is perfect compared to fuel-powered vehicles.
Zero exhaust emissions
EVs emit zero tailpipe emissions, which helps reduce the carbon footprint. You can further reduce your carbon footprint by using renewable energy to charge your electric car.
Easy to control and quiet
With fewer moving parts and uncomplicated controls, EVs are easy to drive. You can also plug such a vehicle into a public or home charging station when you want to charge it. They are also quiet, reducing the noise level generated by fuel-powered vehicles.
Convenient charging at home
There is no need to look for the nearest gas station to refuel. Charge your EV at home and get moving. With the new charging technology, you can charge the electric car quickly or even use battery exchange services and continue driving without worrying about the availability of conventional fuel.
No fuel, no emissions
One of the most significant benefits of EVs is their impact on our environment. Purely electric cars have zero tailpipe emissions, which reduces air pollution. Because the electric motor of the electric car works in a closed circuit, it does not emit any harmful gases. Clean electric cars don’t need petrol or diesel, which is great for the environment.
Spacious cabin and more storage space
With fewer moving parts, electric vehicles offer the ability to convert these spaces into storage spaces and offer more cabin space. Storage spaces can also be found under the hood, as the conventional ICE is no longer here. Electric motors and batteries do not take up much space compared to fuel-powered vehicles.
They are future proof
As several countries have committed to gradually reduce their dependence on petrol and diesel (fossil fuels), electric vehicles are seen as a sustainable alternative.