Top 10 reasons to buy an electric car right now

With ever-increasing pollution levels across the major cities in India, it is high time that we, as individuals, take steps to protect ourselves and our future generations from environmental degradation. And the time to do it is – NOW. 

While the government is doing its bit to come out with norms that will eventually lead to a healthier environment - there are many things that we can do in our capacity right away to make the future more breathable. Choosing an electric car over a normal petrol or diesel vehicle is just one of them.
Electric vehicles are great alternatives to conventional vehicles. 

These vehicles have been available in the market for a few years now and there are plenty of options to choose from. The technologically advanced electric cars give you an incredible driving experience that no other conventional car can provide.

Buying an electric car has a lot of advantages that can give you an edge. While cars that run on conventional non-renewable fuels like petrol or diesel have their pros and cons, an electric car can simply stand out on its own due to its never-ending list of advantages - here are 10 of them.

1. Be ahead of the curve.

Electric cars are technology of the future. Drive one today and let the herd follow you. Buying an electric car also shows that you care about nature and are doing your bit for the environment. If you are looking to buy a new car, consider the fact that your purchase today will leave years of carbon and toxic emissions before it is reduced to scrap. When the whole world is trying to fight global warming, does it make sense to add more fuel to the fire? Pun intended.

2. An electric car has an extremely low running cost.

A key factor that influences car buyers in India is the fuel economy or the mileage of a car. The fuel economy numbers of an electric car will definitely put a smile on your face. EVs are known for their amazing mileage. We are talking about a running cost of less than Rs.1/km. That's almost 80% cheaper than the average running cost of a petrol car.

3. EVs are low maintenance

Buying a car is one thing, maintaining a car is another, however, if you have an Electric Car, it becomes an extremely pocket-friendly affair. With only 20 moving parts as compared to 2000 moving parts of a petrol or diesel car, an electric car has almost zero maintenance.

4. Charge the car any time, in the comfort of your home or office.

Fuel prices are at an all-time high across all the metro cities. And to top it up, running to keep the fuel tank full takes a lot of unnecessary time. However, that is definitely not the case with Electric Cars. Just plug the car into any 16AMP power source (the one used for ACs and Refrigerators) and you’re good for an easy-breezy drive in the city.

5. Electric cars have zero emission.

Recently, pollution levels in Delhi soared choking us, making it impossible to breathe. Petrol/Diesel cars contribute a lot to the deteriorating air quality in metro cities. But you can change that if you opt for Electric Cars. Electric Cars have zero emissions, that basically means, that they do not contribute to air pollution. And we all know, that our cities and our lungs definitely need a breather.

6. Very easy to drive.

Driving on packed roads with bumper-to-bumper traffic is a nightmare. While a CVT or AMT gearbox has its benefits, driving an Electric Car is a breeze for all too. EVs have direct drive transmission, giving us the same ease of drive as an automatic transmission.

7. Accelerated Depreciation Benefit for Self Employed and Businesses.

If an EV is registered on your company name, then you can show 40% depreciation in the first year itself and save on Income tax. A petrol or diesel car gives you only 15% depreciation.


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8. Electric cars are Connected Cars

These cars are telematics-enabled and can be controlled by a remote smartphone app. You can pre-cool your car, check the charge status and many other things while sitting in the comfort of your home. If this isn’t futuristic then what is!

9. Electric Cars are Silent

Enjoy your music more than ever, or just enjoy the noiseless drive. Electric cars are extremely silent, so silent that you would wonder if they are ‘On’ at all.

10. For the next generation

We all want to see our children healthy and living in a more beautiful world than we live in now. When you buy an electric car you can negate upto 16,000kgs of CO2 in its lifetime, equivalent to planting 1600 trees.

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