EV Simplified: Advantages Of EVs

Electric mobility has been creating a lot of buzz lately. Not only are there many options to choose from now, governments too are pushing for adoption of these silent, clean machines. If you too have been pondering about getting yourself one, here are some advantage of using an EV:

Easy On The Environment
Let’s get the most obvious advantage out of the picture first. With more EVs on the road, the harmful emissions from vehicles will be in check, and result in a cleaner environment. Now, the source of electricity is a debatable topic, especially since the majority of it comes from coal. Turns out, even if the source is not from a renewable source, you still end up conserving co2 emissions. However, India has hydropower plants that's a far cleaner source of power. Either way, the faster adoption of EVs, will certainly have a positive impact on the environment as it reduces dependence on fossil fuels.

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Incentives, Incentives And More Incentives
To fast track adoption of electric vehicles, both central and state governments have announced massive incentive schemes for buyers. This includes FAME-II subsidy that attracts benefits worth Rs 15,000 per kwh of battery capacity and state-specific subsidies announced by Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan governments. Wondering how much would save purely from these incentives? Take a look at the following stories:

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Lighter On The Pockets
You don’t just save money when you purchase an EV but the benefits carry on as you use them. With no complicated moving parts, gears and mechanical bits, the maintenance cost of an EV is considerably lesser than that of an ICE vehicle. So, servicing you EV might just need brake pad replacement and lubrication of moving parts. To top that off, your EV can cost you as low as Rs 1 per km, and with this you’ll break-even your investment and save even more.

No Driver’s Licence? No Problem!
Okay, this applies to a select category of EVs: Low-speed EVs. Regulations spare vehicles that generate up to 250kW and have a top speed of 25kmph from registration, and require riders to have a driver’s licence, and is particularly convenient for people using EVs for shorter distance. This story gives you a lowdown on options and a brief on EVs that you can ride without a licence.