Advantages / Disadvantages of the Electric Car

[halleyspears]

Advantages / Disadvantages of the Electric Car

There are many advantages to an electric car - some obvious, some not so much.

Zero Emmissions
Fewer moving parts - less repair!
Quieter
Efficiency - nearly 90% energy conversion efficiency
Cheaper Fuel!
Environmentally Friendly

Some disadvantages….

Range - they can only get you so far on a charge
Speed - not for the needy of speed
Safety - wouldn't want to be hit with an SUV in one
Cost - some of the newer models coming to market are very pricey (see Phoenix Motorcars)
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[rage2]

Thanks for the heads up.

[Ferio_vti]

Originally posted by halleyspears
[B]
Safety - wouldn't want to be hit with an SUV in one


That's kind of a dumb statement. If they aren't safe, they would be allowed on the road. :rolleyes:

[Mitsu3000gt]

:rofl:

[JRSC00LUDE]

I :love: Beyond.

[4lti7ude]

Originally posted by halleyspears

Safety - wouldn't want to be hit with an SUV in one

Im guessing you havent seen the smart car hit a wall have you...

[bobby_lu]

Originally posted by rage2
Thanks for the heads up.

:rofl:

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by halleyspears
Advantages / Disadvantages of the Electric Car

There are many advantages to an electric car - some obvious, some not so much.

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I've also heard they create quite a bit of pollution due to manufacturing process of the batteries, could you perhaps tell us more of this?

Also, since you're obviously peddling your volvo website, does Volvo itself make a good BEV?