If you don’t like electric cars, there’s nothing wrong with that. But when it comes to electric vehicles, we want to bust the common myths. It turns out that many of the reasons some don’t like electric cars are simply not valid.
Myth: All electric cars feel the same The smooth, effortless feel of electric-powered cars and trucks can feel generic and remove the differentiators between brands and models. It’s possible many electric cars use the same electric motors to do the work of moving the vehicle forward. Several automakers like Chevrolet, Ford F , Honda HMC , Toyota, TM and others have long used the same gasoline engine from their respective brand in multiple models, so this practice isn’t new.
The Hummer EV and Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan and SUV are dramatically different, yet capture the character, look, and feel of their respective brands overall. But electric cars can beat or match the stats of gasoline-powered vehicles regardless of the seat-of-the-pants experience. Hybrid and electric vehicles drive quicker or as quickly as their gasoline-powered counterparts. When it comes to high-dollar performance cars, you’ll find the electric and gasoline-powered versions equally matched. Check out the stats below.See: Which Hellcat is fastest? Here’s your guide to power, speeds and prices of these Dodge muscle cars.
While Tesla kicked off that trend, other automakers are more than happy to keep it going. Electric cars and trucks like the Audi e-tron GT, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Rivian R1T, Porsche Taycan, VW ID.4, and many others look sleek. They’re also fun to drive. While cars like the Audi and Porsche typically cost more than $100,000, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Volkswagen VWAGY ID.4 are in the $40,000 to $50,000 range, about the same as a gas-powered midsize SUV with plenty of options.
The government also offers federal tax credits of up to $7,500 that help some buyers lower the cost of an electric vehicle. In addition, you can find state and local rebates, plus electricity discounts on expenses associated with your EV.Myth: There’s no place to charge electric cars This is somewhat true. However, recent research by Kelley Blue Book parent Cox Automotive found that 80% of electric cars get charged at home.
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