If you are concerned about your fuel consumption, the environment or saving money, you have probably wondered whether or not you should get an EV, or electric car. While buying an electric car is definitely a great way to cut down on your gas consumption, for various reasons it is not worth it for everyone. This article will provide you with information that will help you decide whether or not it is worth buying an electric car, based on the type of electric car in question.
An all electric car runs purely on an brushless electric motor. Electric car energy is conserved far better than energy used in internal combustion engines, so even though you fill the car's batteries with electrical power that was created by burning fossil fuels, you will still cut down on your impact on Earth's atmosphere. The only types of all electric cars that can be sold for cheap are small and cannot exceed 20 to 25 miles per hour, while the models that can be used like a traditional car on roads are very expensive. This means that it is not worth it for you to buy an electric car if you have a limited budget and want to drive faster than 20 miles per hour.
You can buy electric car conversion kits that can add an electrical motor to your car, which can make it run like a hybrid or an all electric car. These kits are about $5000, so they may be a cheaper alternative to buying an all electric car. These are considered worth it if you know enough about cars to take one apart and install the necessary parts yourself.
