Willing to buy an electric car?
Feeling confused among so many options available?
Electric vehicles have now become the future of mobility. It not only has a positive impact on our planet but is also supposed to be quite affordable as well. Electric vehicles play a huge role in eco-friendly transportation. Although we are still having a very handful of electric cars here in India still the options available are quite efficient in leveling up one’s confusion level. Buying an electric car is a tricky process and includes different complex technical terms of EVs that one needs to know about previously.
We are going to provide you here all of the required information that will help you in purchasing a perfect electric vehicle without any issues.
What is the Price range?
Although all-electric vehicles are quite environment-friendly they are not pocket friendly. The EVS comes up with a complex electric drivetrain and expensive battery packs and that makes them a bit pricey. Even a small hatchback car in India can cost you over ₹6 Lakhs. So, if you are willing to buy an EV make sure to set your budget first.
Is it fully electric?
Not all of the electric cars available in the marketplace are fully electric. If you explore the marketplace, you will come to know that there are three different types of electric vehicles available. And that All Electric Vehicles Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles, and Hybrid or partially electric vehicles. AEVs can easily run about 130 to 160 Kms before needing recharge whereas PHEVs and hybrid vehicles run on electricity until the battery gets depleted.
Check out the personal driving range and pattern
Personal drive range and pattern also puts on a very important impact when purchasing an EV. Just think about the distance you are going to travel every day and also consider the places where most of the driving will take place. If you are a city commuter, make sure your average daily commuting is not coursing an average of about 100 kilometers every day. Also, take a while to think about how frequently and how much you travel between the cities on the highways. You can tally all of these equations with the features and functionalities of the EV you are going to purchase before making the final decision.
Charging facilities
Charging facilities are another one of the most important factors one needs to consider while making the final decision. Although the majority of the electric cars available in the market today come up with their home charging solutions, still you also need to consider the different public charging facilities available in your city or surrounding so that you could easily use them whenever required. Before finalizing your decision just make sure that you are having a fixed parking slot at your home so that you could easily get your hands on the power source on a regular basis. If you are living in an apartment make sure the power source available in your parking matches perfectly with the minimum requirements of your car.
Consider the battery life
The battery is one of the most important and expensive components of any electric vehicle. Replacing a battery pack from your electric vehicle can add up a lot of burden in your pocket. So, while buying an electric car make sure to check its battery life and the range it is providing on a single charge.
Check out the range of the electric car
Every electric car comes up with a range that may vary a bit in terms of the minimum and maximum range mentioned by the manufacturers. Different factors serve behind the range of electric cars including the size of the battery pack, driving style, weather conditions, and different others. Make sure the electric car you are going to pick up is quite efficient in offering you a preferable range and also consider the user reviews to think about the performance of the EV in your city. Different factors like air conditions and aggressive acceleration reduce the overall range of the EV so think about these situations and then keep a margin of error accordingly.
What are the maintenance and running costs?
Buying an electric car is not a one-time investment but it requires maintenance and running costs too. Although the EVs are a bit more costly than conventional combustion engine cars, their maintenance and running costs are quite low. The only thing that lags behind the growth of electric vehicles in India at this moment is the unavailability of the different parts of the cars. Running the EVs on the roads is quite cheaper than that of classic fossil fuel cars. The rising fuel costs have accumulated fuel expenses over the last few years. The introduction of EVs in the Indian market has done tremendously great and not only has saved you from the extra charges to be spent on fuel but also has led us to environment-friendly options as well.
Look for the servicing facilities provided by the company
If you are gearing up to purchase an electric car make sure to check the kind of service facilities the manufacturer is providing in your region. Make sure to check the user reports on the dealerships and service supports and be sure to make a call to your nearest dealer or service station to check whether they are having a dedicated service or not. The majority of the electric cars sold in India are provided by the most reputed brands like Mahindra, and Tata Motors. MG Motors and Hyundai and all of these brands owe to provide absolute customer service always. It is always advised to pick up the company that provides services closest to your home.
Conclusion
Electric cars play a pivotal role in future mobility. Electric cars are not only eco-friendly but require low maintenance and running costs. As the charging infrastructure is not that developed in India right now, buying an electric car may seem to be a tricky situation at this moment. Make sure to check out the details given above to make a seamless purchasing decision.
