5 Questions to Ask When Buying an Electric Car

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5 Questions To Ask When
Buying an Electric Car 
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Are you planning to buy your
first-ever electric vehicle for you
and your family?
Here are the questions you need
to ask when buying an EV for the
first time.
Buying an electric vehicle is a big
decision to make. Switching from
gas-powered vehicles to electric
ones can really change a lot in
your lifestyle.
 If you are considering buying an
electric vehicle for yourself, this
video will provide a guide to
buying an electric car. Learn
everything you need to know
before purchasing your first EV.
Electric vehicles have become
really popular nowadays. There
was a time in the past years when
we rarely saw electric cars in
person, only in movies. 
But today, given their many
benefits, a lot of car manufacturers
nationwide have already invested
in them. You now might be asking
yourself, "should I buy an electric
car?"
When buying a new car,
choosing to transition from
gas-powered vehicles to
electric-powered vehicles can
be a tough decision to make. 
There are a lot of factors to
consider, not to mention the
amount of research you need to
do to weigh the pros and cons of
electric vehicles. 
So, before you decide to buy one,
make sure that you do your
homework, and list down all of
the reasons why you should buy
an electric vehicle.
Here are five questions you need
to ask when buying an electric car:
1. Can I Charge My Electric Vehicle
at Home?
One of the most common questions
about owning an electric vehicle is if
it can be charged at home. This is
perhaps one of its greatest benefits.
 One of the most convenient
aspects of electric vehicles is
that they can always be
charged at your own home.
This simply means that you
don’t have to pay for gas or
stand outside of your car in
the cold.
However, there are still a lot of
things to consider when it comes to
charging your electric vehicle. 
You can use level 1 charging, but it
will just add about four miles per
hour to your battery range, and will
surely take a lot of time. If you
intend to use your electric vehicle to
its full range, expect to recharge it
for several days before the trip. 
2. What Is the Average Range of
My Electric Vehicle?
Most people think that since EVs get
their power from electricity, this
automatically means that they have
low range. 
The average range of most electric
vehicles is around 100 miles, but
more advanced models go further
than that.
Different manufacturers produce
EVs with different ranges, such as
the Nissan Leaf with 124-mile
range, the Hyundai Ioniq with 130-
mile range, and the Tesla Model S'
320-mile range on a single charge.
Since the average range of most
electric vehicles is around 100
miles, it’s important to know if
it’s enough. 
Surveys show that the average
car journey never even reaches
100 miles. 
With the average daily
transportation range for most
people being only 30 miles, some
EV owners even claim that they
don't have to recharge their
electric cars every time they get
home. That data alone should be
enough to convince you to buy an
electric car.
3. Will It Fit My Whole Family?
   
Going to your office, grocery runs,
and emergency food runs can be
fairly easy with an electric vehicle
because all those trips do not
require you to bring anyone else in
your family. 
The real issue is the internal
storage of the vehicle. If you
want to make sure all of your
equipment fits inside the
electric vehicle you are
planning to buy, we suggest
that you bring it with you to the
dealership and try it out.
 As with ordinary cars, electric
cars have different internal
storage capacities, that’s why
you need to see for yourself if it
would work for you.
4. How Much Will My
Electricity Cost?
Electric vehicles function with
electricity, which raises the
question of how much a single
electric car might cost you in
electric bills. 
Just like gasoline, the price of
your electricity depends on
where you live and how far you
travel every day.
Compared with gasoline,
electricity will cost you much
less money. Studies show that
consuming fuel is three times
more expensive than using
electricity.
When charging your electric
vehicle at home, there are still
some things you will need to
familiarize yourself with. 
Charging overnight and during
the weekends can help you save
more money than charging
during peak times, like weekdays
and in the afternoon.
5. Are Electric Vehicles Easy To
Charge?
Charging electric vehicles is
effortless, almost the same as
plugging in any of your other
electronic devices. 
Simply hook up your electric car to
your home charger or a public
charging unit using the supplied
cable.
Charging your electric vehicle
overnight is enough to power it for
a whole day of travel, so make sure
to keep your battery pumped to
maximize your electric car battery
the next day. 
Also, cold weather can affect the
range of your vehicle, so you
can expect your electric vehicle
to need charging more often
during that time.
You must have a lot of questions
to ask when buying an electric
car, but you have nothing to
worry about, because we are
here to guide you in buying
your first EV.
For all your electric vehicle needs,
turn to Northwest Collision Center,
one of the best auto body repair shops
in St. Petersburg, FL! 
We are ready to answer any
questions you have and will
provide top-notch repair,
installation, repainting, and
replacement services for your
electric vehicle.
Visit our website for our services
and inquire now!
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