Mobility is changing, and electric cars are a key driver of change.
You do n't have to look far to realize that it's becoming more and more common to come across hybrid or electric cars on the streets of any city. Looking at the figures, we can see that since the start of 2019, 5,260 vehicles have been sold, which is 94.3% more than those sold in the first five months of 2018.
It's been said that diesel and gasoline are doomed, that young people no longer want to buy cars, that pollution in big cities is at alarming levels... Much has been said about all these issues recently, but how much truth is there in any of it? Well, quite a bit, but let's not stray from the topic.
Here we're going to give you seven compelling reasons to choose an electric car for your next purchase, and we're going to categorize them.
Economic reasons to buy an electric car
These are those that have to do with monetary advantages, of great importance in many aspects for ordinary people:
1. Purchase incentives : There is the so-called MOVES Plan, which has a budget of 45 million euros. It basically means providing aid for the purchase of electric vehicles and the implementation of charging infrastructure, among other things.
2. Electricity is cheaper than traditional fuels : Traveling 100 km in an electric car can cost the equivalent of 0.50 euro cents. This means that traveling 400 km would cost you approximately 2 euros, compared to 5 or 6 euros for a diesel engine (7 or 8 euros for a gasoline engine).
3. Tax benefits : In addition to the subsidies for the purchase of these vehicles, there are other tax advantages. Some of these include exemption from registration tax or significant discounts on vehicle tax (up to 75 percent in some cases). And, if a company purchases the vehicle to lend it to its employees, personal income tax benefits apply.
Ecological reasons to buy an electric car
Whether you're more or less environmentally conscious, it's worth knowing that in addition to the financial benefits of buying a green vehicle, using it helps reduce your carbon footprint:
4. They are zero-emission, clean cars : This is precisely the great point of these vehicles, that their operation is in favor of sustainable mobility and free of carbon dioxide (CO2) or nitrogen oxide emissions, typical of cars with combustion engines.
Other reasons to buy an electric car
If these reasons weren't enough, there are also other, more popular reasons that might make you decide to purchase an electric vehicle.
Given the growing movement in society toward more sustainable and less polluting mobility, large cities, in particular, offer some benefits that could help you decide on one of these vehicles:
5. Ease of parking : All electric cars in our country have a blue sticker, which stands for "zero emissions." The General Directorate of Traffic waives the fee for street parking in some cities, such as Madrid, which has regulated parking with no time limits.
6. Less restricted access : One example is Madrid's HOV lane. It's not necessary to have a companion in the vehicle to use this lane with an electric car. You can also access the city regardless of the anti-pollution protocols in place.
7. They're quiet : They make very little noise. In fact, you can hear the rolling of the tire against the asphalt more than the engine itself. Although this has caused some scares for unsuspecting pedestrians, it can provide greater peace of mind while driving.
A reason not to do it
We could cite several reasons—car prices, battery replacement, lack of specialized workshops, limited range—but the one we find most important is the current charging network , which is clearly limited. To avoid owning an electric car becoming a headache, we'll need our own garage and, of course, a dedicated power outlet to charge our vehicle's battery. We also need to rely on the charging network available in our area and, especially, on the road if we need to make a longer or shorter trip. Add to this the fact that the mere four minutes it takes to fill a gas tank for our electric batteries takes about eight hours in normal mode , and in rapid charging, it takes no less than half an hour.
Manufacturers themselves prefer that we avoid rapid recharges, as these damage the materials more quickly than slow recharges.
The solution to this issue will come with demand, although we don't see anything that will improve satisfactorily in the short term.
In any case, choosing a vehicle is a very personal matter that responds to the driver's needs and interests. Above all, at Help Flash , we believe that safety at the wheel is the most important thing. This implies civil and appropriate driving, regardless of the type of engine the vehicle has. On the road, caution is your greatest ally.
