Why Choose an Electric Vehicle

Why Choose an Electric Vehicle at Griffith Ford Uvalde

Electric vehicles emit no pollution directly and are more than twice as clean as gasoline-powered vehicles. They get 75 miles per gallon equivalent, whereas traditional combustion engines get fewer than 25 miles per gallon. As the power sector reduces the emissions intensity of its generation resources, these metrics have steadily improved and will continue to do so. If you are in or near the Crystal City, Del Rio, or Hondo areas, come on down to Griffith Ford Uvalde and let us get you in that new electric vehicle of your dreams today!

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Upfront Costs Becoming More Affordable

Electric cars have a higher sticker price than gas-powered automobiles, but as electric car prices continue to fall, this is projected to change in the coming years. The decreasing purchase prices of electric autos may soon make the transition a need for any reasonable buyer, with lower expenditures, lower maintenance and repair expenses, and tax refunds already saving electric car owners money over time. You'll never have to pay for gas or use a pump again. An electric automobile can be charged overnight at home, much like a phone, and you'll only need to stop and charge on extended road trips. You can also save an average of $1,000 every year on petrol.

Environmental Benefits

Electric vehicles provide cleaner streets, making our cities and towns safer for walkers and bikers. Just one electric car on the road for a year can save an average of 1.5 million grams of CO2. That's the equivalent of four London-Barcelona round-trip flights. Numerous studies have indicated that electric vehicles are environmentally friendly. Compared to gasoline or diesel vehicles, they emit fewer greenhouse gases and pollutants into the atmosphere. One of the most significant benefits of electric vehicles is their contribution to bettering city air quality. Because they don't have a tailpipe, pure electric vehicles emit no carbon dioxide when driving.

More Affordable Maintenance

Electric cars have fewer parts, no engine, no oil, reduced brake wear, and parts that require little to no routine maintenance, resulting in lower maintenance and repair expenses than gas-powered automobiles, saving their owners time, money, and headaches! Electric vehicle purchases may be eligible for federal tax credits of up to $7,500, and many towns and states provide additional financial incentives to encourage people to switch to electric vehicles. Lower fueling costs (including fewer pollutants) combined with lower maintenance and repair costs can offset the purchase price and even contribute to long-term savings when compared to a gas-powered automobile of comparable size and amenities.

Charging Stations Popping Up Everywhere

The number of charging stations in the US has steadily increased in recent years, and this trend is projected to continue as federal, state, and local governments raise their investments in charging infrastructure. As more Americans purchase electric vehicles, new services, such as smartphone apps, have arisen to assist consumers in finding charging stations more quickly and easily, even in the most distant areas of the country.