Benefits of Electric Cars

Are you shopping for an electric vehicle around Darlington? Then, you probably already know many of the environmental benefits of electric cars—that electric cars don’t require gas or produce tailpipe emissions. However, did you know that there are a number of other benefits of electric vehicles? Take a moment to learn about all the benefits of electric cars with Five Star Chevrolet Florence, and then contact our team to arrange a test drive!

Benefits of Electric Vehicles

There are many well-known environmental benefits of electric cars, but the benefits of electric cars don’t stop there. Let’s take a comprehensive look at the full range of advantages of electric vehicles:

• Renewable Energy: The majority of electric vehicle charging stations source their energy from renewable sources. This means that when you replenish your EV’s battery, you’re not just burning fossil fuels by pulling power from the Sumter electric grid.
• Zero Emissions: EVs don’t produce tailpipe emissions. Furthermore, they’re increasingly manufactured at factories that rely primarily on renewable energies. Forget what you’ve heard—many EVs are constructed very efficiently, generating very little emissions during assembly.
• Reduced Maintenance: On average, EVs are about 40% cheaper to maintain over the course of ownership. That’s because they’re far simpler machines and less can go wrong. When you buy an EV, you can say goodbye to oil changes and so much more!
• Quieter Drive: Combustion engines make quite a bit of noise, but that’s not the case with EVs, which softly hum. You never have to raise your voice to have a conversation while driving an EV.
• Instant Torque: EVs deliver torque to the axles nearly instantaneously. This means they accelerate very quickly with a thrillingly visceral lurch.

How to Prepare for Buying an EV

1. Prepare Your Garage for a Charging Station: Clean out a spot in your garage near a power outlet where you can reliably charge up your vehicle. Decide whether you plan on using a standard 120V outlet, or installing a special 240V outlet for Level 2 charging. If that’s the case, call your nearest electrician to discuss your options.
2. Find Local Charging Stations: Map out all the charging stations along your Marion commute. Download the apps for each of the companies that own those charging stations so that you can use them!
3. Explore Incentives for Savings: You may be eligible for a federal tax rebate of up to $7,500 to help you with the costs of setting up level 2 charging or raising a down payment for an EV.

Test Drive Electric Vehicles for Sale at Five Star Chevrolet Florence

If you have further questions about the benefits of electric vehicles, call Five Star Chevrolet Florence at (843) 773-2939. We’re happy to answer any remaining questions you might have about federal incentives or EV charging. We can also arrange for you to schedule a test drive at our showroom, so you can experience the Chevy Bolt EV and Chevy Bolt EUV in action!