Electric vehicles are gaining popularity globally and this has brought up several myths surrounding them. Here are the top 5 myths about electric cars and the actual truth about them, so the next time one of these is brought up, you know the exact answer.
Electric vehicles require a lot of maintenance
The simple truth to this is no since EVs have far fewer running components compared to an ICE. EVs do have a lot of common parts such as tyres, brakes, suspension, etc., that are shared with ICE vehicles, but the number of running parts is significantly less, meaning there are fewer things to maintain.
EVs cost more than petrol cars
When comparing a petrol car to an EV, the initial buying cost is slightly higher, however, on a day-to-day running basis, EVs cost much less than petrol cars. Also, keep in mind that over time, an ICE will need engine oil, valve checks, injector cleaning, and a lot more, which on an EV, none of that are needed.
Electric vehicles are expensive
An electric vehicle like a Tesla or a BMW is expensive, however, with the launch of multiple EVs in India such as the Tata Nexon, Tiago, Mahindra XUV400, and others, EVs have become much more affordable and there is an EV for every budget.
Electric cars are slow
This is something that one should experience before saying it again. EVs can deliver a whole bunch of torque from the word go, which results in extremely quick acceleration. Also, many EVs have respectable top speeds and can average 100 to 120km on highways.
Charging facility is a problem
While India does not have an extensive EV charging infrastructure like many other countries, most highways have EV fast chargers. It takes a few hours to juice up the batteries and all the available charging stations are mapped out on various apps, including the manufacturer’s.
