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Busting Some Common Myths about EVs

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Just like any other emerging technology or advancement, the electric vehicle is a new introduction to the automobile family. Since not much time has elapsed since its inception, not its entire nature has been revealed. That is the reason; numerous myths have arisen to create much confusion. However, one thing exists for certain just like any other vehicle, EVs need electric car insurance coverage.

Let’s bust some of the most popular myths that exist about electric vehicles

1. Electric vehicles are not any less polluting:

Some people believe that electric vehicles are just as polluting as normal vehicles with combustible engines. This is because they are run by electricity, which gets generated either by coal-fired power plants, oil or natural gas. But without an internal combustible engine, EV requires no gasoline or oil changes. When fewer and fewer cars emit harmful fumes, especially in the urban areas, the level of air pollution gets reduced. Try to opt for the greenest electricity option available in your area. It will further enhance carbon reduction.

2. EV batteries cannot get recycled:

The vehicles with internal combustion possess lead-acid batteries that are highly recyclable, with a rate of about 90% in most countries. But, we must note that the present-day EV batteries are made with even higher proportions of recyclable materials. These batteries are quite long-lasting, so much that some even can go beyond the life of the vehicle itself.

3. EV batteries have a short life span:

The smartphone batteries last for only a couple of years, chiefly because you need to charge them every day. However, the EV batteries need charging a few times each month. These are specially designed for smart charging, for the replenishment of the dead cells. It equally distributes the entire load across the hundreds and thousands of cells that build up the total battery pack.

4. EVs have a limited range:

Today’s EV batteries are far more strongly built to overcome the risk of getting stranded due to flat batteries. The EV range of most of these vehicles far overcomes the average daily limits of most of the drivers. According to a study of the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure standard, the optimum driving range of IONIQ5 after a single charge revolves roughly around 470-480 km. The future of EV battery charging looks bright, with more and more stations sprawling across different regions.

5. EVs are too slow:

Quite contrary to this belief, EVs are actually faster than normal gasoline-powered vehicles. This happens because the electric motor can generate 100% of the available torque within an instant. As you push the pedal, it undergoes a rapid and instant transition from stationary speed.

6. EVs are very expensive:

Although the current trend reveals that the EVs will undergo a solid drop in their prices in the coming years, however, under the current circumstances are slightly more high-priced than most of their gasoline-powered counterparts. But these vehicles enjoy several tax benefits and other discounts. Moreover, the maintenance cost of EVs is comparatively much lesser than the normal vehicles, offering value for money in the long run.

7. EVs are not optimally secured:

Although EVs are comparatively lighter vehicles, multiple competitive authorities duly test them to justify their strength for crashworthiness. Regarding the concerns about the EV batteries getting caught on fire, it is exaggerated to some extent. A recent detailed study about the batteries has revealed that the severity and the frequency of the electric batteries are somewhat slightly lesser than the lithium-ion counterparts. Moreover, except under too severe circumstances like severe collisions, these batteries never give up. These are quite strongly built to withstand severities up to a certain extent.

8. Electric vehicles require costlier maintenance:

To view the picture in the broader context, we can conclude that the running cost of electric vehicles is comparatively lower than the ICE-powered vehicles. The EVs never require regular oil check-ups or oil changing or tuning up frequently. Moreover, their build is such that they possess a far lesser number of parts and attachments that might need replacing. They utilise one easy single-speed transmission procedure along with certain typical eschew items including, sparking plug, fuel tank, valves, tailpipe, muffler, starter, distributor, drive belts, clutch, catalytic converter and hoses. These are the basic components that build up the chief mechanism of electric vehicles.

9. EV batteries take a long time to charge:

You can easily charge your electric vehicle, especially at night, or when not in use, using a basic 24V power outlet. You can do this on your parking garage space only if it possesses the facility and avoids the crowd and hazards of the public stations. Not only that, but you can do this once every few days, depending on the nature of your usage. Moreover, with the promising outcomes, the facilities are expected to improve soon in the context of Indian highways.

Conclusion

From the above discussion, it is evident that electric vehicles are far easy to handle than you might have expected to be. They are safe, secured, and easy to handle, maintain, and repair and all this is done, maintaining a sustainable approach. However, to enjoy and ensure complete safety you must not fault to offer it valid and befitting car insurance coverage.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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