As electric vehicles (EV) are becoming more common in the automotive marketplace, many people may be wondering if an EV option is worthy to consider for their next vehicle purchase. There are some variables to consider when answering this question that go beyond the sticker price on the lot.
‘What’s it Gonna Take…’
As the cliché car salesman phrase goes, “what’s it gonna take to put you in this car today?” Well, when deciding between brand new traditional or EV models on the lot, make sure to match what you’re getting for your purchase as closely as possible. Most EV models will come with safety standards and some of the bells and whistles found on the mid to higher tier models of similar vehicles. And in those cases, many of the EVs are in the same price range as their combustible engine counterparts.
Costs to Drive and Maintain
When considering driving and maintenance costs, many people may find EVs have traditional vehicles easily beat. Quite simply, this is because electricity prices are generally more stable and cost effective than gasoline; therefore charging is cheaper than filling up. And on most new model electric SUVs and trucks, manufacturers are boasting between 200-400 miles per full charge.
Additionally, no engines in an EV mean there’s no oil to change, transmission fluids to add, and belts or hoses to replace, so maintenance costs less as well.
Home Charging Stations
So far, the cost to drive electric sounds pretty reasonable. For those who have already purchased an EV or are weighing their options, though, they should consider whether or not they plan to invest in a home charger. The value of convenience for home charging usually makes this option an obvious choice for EV owners. No more trips to the gas station; simply plug in overnight to wake up to a fully charged battery—it may sound like a luxury, but it’s actually more affordable than you might think. Many quality home chargers can be found for less than $600.
Decide, Call GVEC and Save!
If you decide to charge your way into the automotive future by purchasing an EV, contact GVEC. Why? GVEC electricians are certified to install Tesla EV chargers, but we also sell and install models from brands such as JuiceBox® and ChargePoint®. And even if you don’t purchase a charger from us, our licensed electricians can still install one for you.
Not only that, GVEC members can save even more money on their decision to drive electric when they qualify for a rebate on their home charging stations! Get $600 or 50% off—whichever is less—on home charger installation, including parts and labor. For commercial users, the rebate amount is $3,000 or 50% off, whichever is less. This rebate is instantly applied to chargers purchased and installed by GVEC. Details can be found at gvec.org.
If you’d like to know more or if you’ve got a home EV charger ready to install, call us at 833.222.9293.
