Why drive an EV (Electric Vehicle)? EVs reduce your emissions, are fun to drive, and can be less expensive to operate and maintain than gas-powered vehicles. Every year there are more great choices on the market plus good, used cars. To learn more look at PlugStar and read about personal experiences from local EV drivers under the Testimonials tab shown above. Also,see how you can improve your fuel economy by checking cars on the U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA’s fuel economy website.
How much does an EV cost? Consumer Reports has published studies and has more detailed information about electric vehicles on their website concluding that they are cost-effective as well as a major way individuals can cut their carbon footprint. There is far less maintenance needed for an EV than compared to a gas-powered vehicle. BEVs maintenance and fuel (from a utility) average 60% less than an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine), an PHEVs have roughly half of the expense of running the car.
DriveGreen, a division of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, arranges substantial discounts for purchase or lease of many brands and models of EVs with local car dealerships. These deals change every month, so be sure to check often. If you lease a car, the leasing company gets the federal tax credit, which is why several dealers are offering attractive leasing options. This website also has educational resources to answer questions on many EV topics.
On top of discounted prices, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers rebates for buying a car and installing a charger. Read about rebates https://mor-ev.org
