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In a previous blog, I wrote about the benefits of driving a hybrid car. But what if you decide to take it to the extreme by purchasing an electric car? When I think about cars that can plug in to outlets, I resort to endless thoughts of skepticism. How far can you go on a charge? How long does it take to charge the battery? And so on…. In the past few years, electric cars have gone from exclusive displays in auto shows to the roads. Even though the wide-spread sale of electric cars is still a little under-developed, it is conceivable that most dealers across the world will soon have them for sale. Because of this, buying an electric car is something worth thinking about. The Chevrolet Volt is one of the electric cars that is becoming more available on the market and so far, it has been a top seller. The Volt however, is not completely electric. It has a fuel reserve in case your battery dies. This works great if you plan on making an extended trip. On the other hand, the Nissan Leaf is 100% electric. Because of this, the Leaf gives you only a range of about 70 miles on a charge which makes it ideal for local commutes. There are many alluring things that captivate buyers for reasons such as environmental friendliness and highly reduced consumption of operating costs. Beyond this, one thing that I would like to consider is the practicality of investing in such a car. For starters, purchasing a car like the Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf means shelling out the big bucks. Even after government incentives, it is likely going to cost you around thirty thousand bucks. Secondly, the supply so far, has yet to meet the demand. So if you decide to go electric, expect to go on a waiting list (Plausibly for longer than a year). Even though electric cars are big gas savers, keep in mind that not too many electricians are simultaneously mechanics by trade. I’m not trying to discourage you from buying an electric car, I think the concept is awesome! I am however, skeptical about how tangible the fantasy of affordably owning one of these cars really is. As always, I’m am very interested as to what you think.
