The 2019 Motorbike Event happened to promote environmental awareness, particularly to vehicle owners, which encouraged people to switch to electric vehicles. Sadly, this year’s similar event got canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But if you’ve been thinking of getting an electric car for yourself, here are some things that you might want to consider.


An electric vehicle is more expensive than the cars that utilize internal combustion. Although to use one is for the best interest of the environment, it comes at a high price.

An entry-level can cost around $30,000. While Tesla Model X, a fancier brand, is twice the price at about $70,000. Because of the high cost, it gets tempting for most to get the usual internal combustion vehicle since you can get something more for the same price of an electric car.


Battery And Charging Stations

These two factors are significant because it determines how much you can use the car. For the battery, you must consider its capacity. You must know for how long it can run in one charging, comparing it against what you need. Most people are apprehensive about electric vehicles because they worry about the distance that it can cover. Also, consider the battery life like for how long the battery can last before it needs changing since cells even experience wear and tear. 

Charging stations are equally important. Without them, an electric vehicle user can end up stranded. Research to know if there are charging stations near you. There is an option for installing a home garage charger, but it costs about $2,000.



Consider also that electric vehicles are not conventional. Maintaining and fixing the car will need no ordinary servicing companies. If a breakdown happens and there’s a need to replace a part, it might be a challenge to get spare parts. The bottom line, maintenance for electric vehicles can be costly.

While the environment is in the best interest of electric vehicles, owning such may cost a fortune. Purchasing electric cars is no similar to getting ordinary cars, so make sure to consider the list above before buying.

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