Gas vs Electric Vehicle
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- Gas Vehicle Speed Pros And Cons
- Pro: Gas vehicles generally have higher top speeds than electric vehicles. This makes them faster than electric cars.
- Con: Some power generated by the engine is routed to the drivetrain. This results in less torque.
- Electric Car Speed Pros And Cons
- Pro: Electric vehicles are quicker than gas vehicles. They can typically get from point A to point B faster.
- Pro: Electric vehicles generate torque more efficiently than gas cars.
- Con: As of now, electric vehicles are typically not able to reach the top speeds of gas cars.
- Gas Car Cost Pros And Cons
- Pro: Gas vehicles are initially cheaper than electric cars.
- Con: With gas vehicles, you are stuck paying for regular maintenance. Oil changes, coolant and transmission fluid are a few examples of costs you only pay with gas vehicles.
- Con: Gas vehicles force you to pay for gas. Some have worse fuel-efficiency, thus making you pay for gas more often.
- Electric Vehicle Cost Pros And Cons
- Pro: Over the lifetime of a vehicle, electric cars are cheaper.
- Pro: A fully charged electric car costs under $7 in electricity on average. An average gas vehicle costs about $40. In fairness, gas cars will typically have better range at these rates.
- Pro: Skip maintenance costs! There are many regular maintenance procedures you will never have to worry about with electric cars, like oil changes.
- Pro: Electric vehicle tax credits help save money on the higher upfront costs.
- Gas Vehicle Range Pros And Cons
- Pro: Gas cars can go 250-300 miles on a tank per average. So, you don’t really have to worry about it most of the time.
- Pro: Filling up your gas tank is fast.
- Pro: Gas stations are everywhere. If you are on a trip, you can always keep going.
- Con: You can’t fill up at home, unless you have an abundance of gas there!
- Electric Car Range Pros And Cons
- Pro: Some electric vehicles, like the Tesla Model S, have a range of 250-300 miles. This rivals their gas counterparts.(Very Pricy)
- Pro: On average, people drive 30 miles per day. So, the concerns about electric vehicle range won’t apply most of the time.
- Pro: Charge your electric car at home or at work. You don’t have to stop at the gas station. You can charge your car at home or at work.
- Pro: Some workplaces have priority parking spaces for electric vehicles. These even come with charging stations.
- Con: Ranges are typically lower than gas vehicles. The battery won’t get you as far as a gas tank.
- Con: It can be hard to find a charging location in a rural area.
- Con: Charging your electric vehicle takes much longer than filling up gas. The way it is right now, electric vehicles really aren’t equipped for road trips with long drive times. The exception is if you plan charging times for your trip accordingly.
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