10 reasons why electric cars are worthwhile

Electric cars have many advantages over conventional vehicles with internal combustion engines. In addition to a smaller number of required components in the engine - and thus lower maintenance and wear costs - electric cars can score in more and more areas. Here you can find out what advantages electric cars have and what must be considered.

1. Lower maintenance costs

The lower maintenance costs of the electric car arise among other things. In particular, against the backdrop of fluctuating production volumes and monopolistic price structures by OPEC, the price per kilowatt-hour of electricity is significantly more reliable. Unfortunately, it is not the case that an electric car per se can be charged cheaply. As with conventional gas stations, the prices at public charging stations and e-filling stations can fluctuate greatly.

2. Lower operating costs

A big advantage is the decreasing operating costs of electric cars. This is due to the almost maintenance-free electric motor with long service life. The engine braking effect is very efficient and protects the brake pads.

The electric engine is more compact than an internal combustion engine. The lower mass and dimensions make space-saving installation possible directly in the vicinity of the wheels. 

Here is a list of wearing parts not included with an electric car: no gear, no manual transmission, no alternator, no carburettor, no exhaust, no catalyst, no engine oil, no tank, no fuel pump, no air filter.

3. Lower taxes and insurance premiums

Every country in the EU offers lower taxes and insurance premiums for electric cars. For example in Austria, vehicle owners benefit from the standard consumption tax (NoVAT), which means that up to 16% of the initial costs can be eliminated. Furthermore, electric cars are tax-deductible up to a certain amount.

4. Promotion for electric cars

Premiums for electromobility are partly funded by the government and partly by the automotive industry. Depending on the state, regions, and cities, there are various advantages and support programs.

5. Fewer emissions and less noise emission from electric cars

In a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), no toxic pollutants are produced by exhaust gases when driving. Especially for residents of busy roads is good news. In addition to the lower pollutant emission, there is also a significantly reduced noise emission. But why is the electric car so quiet? The electric motor generates hardly any noise when starting and driving.