5 Benefits of Owning an Electric Vehicle

For the first time since the invention of the automobile, drivers have a choice: gas or electric. With electric vehicles recently becoming more affordable and a larger share of the vehicle market, more people than ever are considering owning an electric vehicle. There are several benefits to driving an electric vehicle, both personal and environmental. Here are some reasons to consider one when you’re ready to buy an EV at your Kia dealer.

5 Benefits of Driving an Electric Vehicle

Fuel Savings

It’s much cheaper to charge an electric vehicle than to purchase gas for a gas-powered vehicle. You “fill up” electric vehicles with kilowatt-hours of electric energy, much cheaper than gallons of gas. It can cost about half as much money to drive an electric vehicle as it does for a gas-powered vehicle of equivalent size. Some owners find that they can save around $1,000 per year in fuel costs.

Lower Maintenance Costs

An electric vehicle doesn’t have a gas engine, which means fewer parts to maintain or repair. Unlike gas-powered vehicles, electric vehicles do not have spark plugs, fuel filters, or oil that needs periodic changing or replacing.

Tax Breaks

The United States federal government currently offers a tax credit of up to $7,500, depending on the vehicle and the owner’s income, for drivers who purchase and operate an electric vehicle. Numerous states and power companies also have electric vehicle tax credits, rebates, and other driver incentives. Combined with fuel savings and lower maintenance costs, the savings can add up, if you qualify for the tax breaks. For current tax credit information, please visit this website.

Environmental Benefits

An electric vehicle doesn’t produce tailpipe emissions, a gas automobile’s biggest contributor to pollution. Because electric cars don’t combust gasoline, they don’t produce the carbon emissions that are so damaging to the environment. Operating an electric vehicle dramatically lowers smog and greenhouse gas emissions, even when considering energy generation and battery replacement.

EVs at Your Kia Dealer

Kia produces two high-quality models of electric vehicles, the Kia Niro EV and the Kia EV6. The Niro gets an estimated 253-mile range on one charge, and the EV6 gets up to 310 miles, depending on your chosen battery. Each is sleek, comfortable, and fun to drive, and both models have various trim levels and feature customizations so you can create the perfect automobile for you. 

 When you’re ready to take advantage of an EV’s benefits, we can help you! Come to DARCARS Kia of Temple Hills for a free test drive of one of our electric vehicles. Count on us to provide a premier car shopping and buying experience.

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