Benefits of Buying an Electric Vehicle

We’ve all seen the ads. During a timeout of the game or a pause in your favorite show, a vehicle comes flashing across the screen. Various cars, SUVs, and trucks—all showing how they can take drivers and passengers from places like Citrus Park to Lutz, Florida, with just the power generated from its battery pack.

With all the excitement surrounding these vehicles, does that mean it’s now time for you to get an electric car? Below, our Tampa Honda team shares some of the benefits of buying an electric vehicle so you can see what you’d potentially gain by driving around Tampa, Florida, in a new EV (electric vehicle)!

Exceptional Efficiency

The first benefit might seem like an obvious one, but it’s really so beneficial that we had to include it on this list. Electric vehicles are highly efficient vehicles. This goes well beyond  the fact that they don’t require the use of gas.

You see, the efficiency is calculated even further when it comes to the capabilities of EVs. While traditional cars are measured using miles per gallon (MPG), we typically see the metric for electrically powered cars as miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (MPGe) or kilowatt-hours (kWh).

All in all, these numbers can show the minimal amount of power electric vehicles need to be driven for 100 or even more miles! Plus, they do so without emitting any tailpipe emissions.

Financial Advantages

Of course, getting an electric vehicle means you’ll no longer have to spend time or money at the pump. With the fluctuation of gas prices, this can definitely help the wallet and allow for budgeting toward other monthly expenses.

With more and more options on the market for your new electric car, they are becoming more equivalent in cost to conventional vehicles. You might also be able to take advantage of various financial incentives that are available, which could include a tax credit.

Convenient Charging

It’s on everyone’s mind when considering buying an electric car: How am I going to constantly charge my car when I need to? Luckily, the infrastructure of public charging stations continues to expand. Many of these are fast-charging stations, which allows you to get a good chunk of range in just a short period of time.

In fact, many charging stations are located in very convenient areas. Just search on your phone to see just how many pop up on the map when searching for charging stations in the Tampa area! You might be able to charge your car while you do  some grocery shopping or grab coffee or lunch with a friend.

Ready to Switch to an Electric Car?