Advantages and Disadvantages of EVs
Advantages (Pros) of EVs
- Saves more money
- EVs saves lot of money as there is no need of fuel and maintenance is cheap.
- No harm to environment
- As EVs do not emit carbon dioxide, it does not harm the environment and humans can live with less health complications.
- Low Maintenance cost
- Service of EVs are very less compared to petrol and diesel vehicles as EVs have easy structure and not have engines like fuel vehicles.
- Less running cost
- Charging and EV costs very less compared to fuel vehicles.
- Can Charge at home
- EVs can be charged at home by installing charging device provided by the company or third party or can be charged in DC port.
- Comfortable and easy to ride and drive
- EVs do not have gear system and it is easy to drive or ride.
- More tax benefits from Govt.
- Government is providing tax benefits and exemptions on registration for the customers.
- Eco-friendly
- EVs use renewable source to charge the battery and it is not harmful.
- Less noise pollution
- Motors used are noiseless
- No need for fuel
- As EVs are charged with electricity, there is no need of fuel and it can save lot of money.
- Fast charging is available
- Now, many charging stations are coming up with fast charging option so EVs can be charged faster and there would not be long waiting time.
Disadvantages (Cons) of EVs
- High Initial cost
- The cost of EVs are high because the battery packs of EVs are costly. But there are warranty for battery's (warranty period differs for each EV=3-8 years).
- Charging of EV may take a long time (But now fast charging options are available)
- Many EVs do not have fast charging option but now a days there are charging stations which provide fast charging option.
- Charging stations are limited to metro cities for now
- Charging stations are less in outskirts of metro cities which may be difficult for EV users to travel.
- Mileage constraints in cars for long drives
- EVs have limited mileage per charge and may not be suitable for long drives or rides.
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