The 5 Major Benefits of Electric Vehicles

How New Electric Cars are Changing the Automobile Landscape

According to the most recent statistics, there are currently 5.6 million electric vehicles in circulation right now. That represents a 64% increase from the numbers we saw in 2018. Furthermore, Bloomberg New Energy Finance is estimating that electric vehicles will represent 58% of the automobile market by the year 2040.

Clearly, the automobile market is in the midst of a sea change, and the data supports it. However, there is still a large part of the car buying market that hasn’t yet tuned in to the benefits of electric vehicles. To bring you up to speed, here are the top five reasons why you should look into new electric cars the next time you’re shopping.

#1 – You’ll Never Have to Pay for Gas Again

The price of gas hit record highs over the summer. In fact, some SUV and truck owners reported paying more than $100 per tank. This alone is enough to make a car buyer seriously consider making the switch over to an electric vehicle. Although it’s not free to charge an EV, it is drastically less than what it costs to pay for gasoline these days. Investopedia reports it costs anywhere between $10 and $30, depending on the type of charging you use and the vehicle.

#2 – Electric Vehicles Are More Efficient Than Traditional Vehicles

Countless tests have been done and the results are official – electric vehicles are more efficient than vehicles that run on gasoline. Roughly 20-24 percent of the energy produced by a modern combustion engine makes it to the wheels. On the EV side of things, approximately 70 percent of the energy generated by an electric motor makes it to the wheels. Efficiency should keep getting better as electric vehicle technology continues to be improved and refined.

#3 – Electric Vehicles Have More Range Than Ever

When electric vehicles first hit the market, the max amount of mileage that a car could drive was a huge deterrent. They simply couldn’t go that far. Fast-forward to today and electric vehicles have astounding ranges. For instance, the Volkswagen ID.4 provides drivers with up to 275 miles on a single charge (Pro model). As the technology continues to be developed, we will see those max ranges extend even further. One day there will be an EV that can go over 1,000 miles. It’s simply a matter of time and developing the technology.

#4 – Electric Vehicles Have the Least Amount of Climate Impact

Although this comes off like common knowledge by now, it’s good to remind people from time to time that traditional vehicles produce emissions that hurt the environment. If we ever want to get to net zero carbon emissions, the best and only option is switching over to electric vehicles. When you buy a VW electric car for sale, you’re not just getting a fantastic vehicle, but you’re also doing your part to help the planet.

#5 – Electric Vehicles Are More Competitively Priced Than Ever Before

Purchasing an electric vehicle used to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, some electric vehicles still do. However, the leadership team at the Volkswagen Group thinks that electric vehicles should be affordable. When you shop for a VW electric car for sale, you can do so with the confidence of knowing that it will have low cost of ownership. For instance, the award-winning VW ID.4 has a starting MSRP of approximately $38,000. This is far less than other major electric vehicle competitors in the space.

Ready to Check Out a VW Electric Car for Sale? Visit Your Local Volkswagen Dealer!

Now that you know more about the perks of owning an electric vehicle, the next step is to get behind the wheel of one so that you can see for yourself if they’re worth the hype. We have the VW ID.4 on the lot and ready to test drive. The best way to check it out is by visiting your local Volkswagen dealer at VW SouthTowne, conveniently located at 11000 South 290 West in South Jordan.

Not in the market for new electric cars? No problem! As the leading Volkswagen dealer in Utah, we carry a wide variety of new cars, used cars, and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Additionally, you can find more great deals on VW products and services and our specials section. Be sure to check out our current deflation clearance sale.

We also help car-buyers secure financing for their vehicle purchases. Check out our financing section to start the pre-approval process.

To speak with a member of the VW SouthTowne team, call (801) 988-5825 or contact us via email.

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