The Benefits of Electric Vehicles: What You Need To Know

Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a common sight in the roads and highways of Saline. Many new car shoppers are intrigued by the environmental benefits of electric vehicles, being that they give off no CO2 emissions. When you purchase an electric vehicle, you not only drive greener, but you get the same exhilarating driving experience you get with gasoline-powered vehicles. 

At Victory Chevrolet, we sell both the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV to our customers who love EVs. If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of electric cars before buying, use this guide put together by our specialist at our Milan dealership. Also, apply for financing with our finance center to get the latest deals and specials today!

What Are The Benefits of Electric Vehicles?

The obvious zero-CO2 emission benefit is apparent when you start learning more about electric vehicles. But there are actually many more environmental benefits of electric cars that you may not have known about. These benefits will change how you see EVs from now on and how you drive down the roads of Ann Arbor. Check out some of these benefits below:

• Zero Emissions: There are plenty of environmental benefits of electric cars and one of them is the close to zero tailpipe emissions. Most electric cars don’t even have an exhaust system so exhaust emissions are not a byproduct of the vehicle running.
• Renewable Energy: Another environmental benefit of electric cars is that they can use renewable energy. Electric cars are powered by electricity meaning they can take advantage of renewable resources such as solar, wind, or even water.
• Reduced Maintenance: Full electric vehicles don’t require engine oil so there’s no need for oil changes. 
• Quieter Drive: One major benefit of electric vehicles that most drivers instantly notice is the serene ride. Electric vehicles don’t necessarily have any engine noise so there’s less commotion in the cabin.
• Performance: Car enthusiasts rejoice! Electric vehicles truly provide unbeatable performance. The electric motors are capable of producing near-instantaneous torque so you can still find thrill on your drives.

Preparing Your House for an Electric Vehicle

Being that one of the benefits of an electric vehicle is lower fuel consumption, you still need to power your vehicle for your busy day ahead. That’s why it’s so important to prepare your house beforehand before you bring your new EV home. See what you can do to maximize the benefits of electric vehicles: 

• Prepare Your Garage: Charging stations are becoming more numerous, but they’re not quite ubiquitous yet. So you’ll want to prepare your garage for home charging. Research your options (Level 1 and Level 2 charging setups offer different charging times). Then, have your at-home charging system installed. Chances are, this will be your main method of EV charging.
• Find Local Charging Stations: Map out a list of charging stations from companies like PlugShare or Chargeway in addition to any brand-specific chargers you can use based on the particular EV you drive. It’s especially helpful to know where stations are when traveling long-distance, but knowing where local chargers are in a pinch can be very helpful as well.
• Explore Incentives: EVs are often eligible for more incentives and tax credits than gasoline cars. In fact, you may be able to secure up to a $7,500 tax credit just by buying an electric car! 

Test Drive Our Electric Vehicles at Victory Chevrolet 

Now that you’ve seen many environmental benefits of electric vehicles, visit our Brighton-area dealership to test drive our EVs for sale today! Contact us today to schedule your test drive and learn more about our EVs!