Buying an electric car is an expensive risk to take. Not only it is much more high maintenance than traditional cars, it is generally much more costly than just buying regular gas-powered vehicles.
However, if you still plan to get your first Tesla or Ford hybrids, then these are just some of the things to consider in choosing the best EV for the situation.
Electric Vehicles are a Long-Term Commitment
EVs are not as easily replaceable as regular gas or fuel-powered cars. Some car dealers even prohibit the resale of their electric cars within one year of purchase. Of course, disposing of one also brings a hefty price to pay.
Buying an EV is a long-term commitment. This means that there must be a clear goal to purchase an EV first, even before planning on how much expenses would be allotted for the venture.
Look for Sustainable EV Routes
The biggest struggle for many EV drivers is looking for the optimal routes and highways to drive their electric cars without losing power in the middle of nowhere.
While the government has been increasing the availability of EV charging ports around the country, most still remain in highly-populated cities and metropolitan areas.
Driving EVs in rural areas, or even worse in countries with limited charging ports, would only limit the driving capabilities of the car.
Not Suitable for All Weather, Environment
In the same sense that EVs are not sustainable in places with limited charging ports, owning one in areas prone to extreme weather conditions or unique climates could make it difficult to own one.
For instance, Tesla's door handles are difficult to open once it gets frozen as the knob is plugged inside the handle slot rather than having an indent as other cars do.
Colder climates or hot summer seasons could also affect the car's wiring. Forget the car breaking down the road after overheating, it could be unusable even before it is started.
That said, some car manufacturers are developing newer EV models that are more resilient in weather changes, albeit at a much pricier tag.
EVs Will Get Cheaper Soon
As of writing, EVs remain a luxury only a few can afford. However, the same problem would most likely not be an issue anymore.
The Primary reason for its high price was the costly and unoptimized production process required to build one. That is also why only a limited amount of EVs are currently available in the market.
That could soon change as the government started helping manufacturers and dealers to streamline manufacturing of the cars, possibly easing its high costs each year.
Issues in Automated Assisted Driving
Most modern models of EVs are equipped with AI-powered driving assistants to supposedly help drivers navigate traffic and roads.
While the thought of using a brand new technology is enticing, it is worth noting concerns for the automated system have been rising amid road accidents caused by the driving assistant malfunctioning in the middle of the road.
With cars getting bigger and bigger for both pedestrians and establishments, it is needed to be extra careful in relying on these driving assistants.
