The Advantages of Electric Cars

Feeling good and doing good with electric cars

Published on JULY 06, 2021

The convenience of electric cars

There is a lot of excitement around the concept of electric cars, and it’s more than just looking good, it’s about doing good for yourself and for the environment. Electric cars promote the green economy thanks to the simple fact that they produce zero tailpipe emissions, thus making their impact cleaner, better and more advantageous for the environment than conventional cars.

Whether driving on the highway or just around the neighborhood, traveling by electric vehicle helps you to help protect the environment by reducing air pollution and smog. And not only does it feel good and do go, the advantages of electric cars are financial as well as environmental. As electric vehicles become mainstream, costs reduce and benefits increase, more and more drivers are upgrading to EV.

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Electric cars: financial and environmental advantages

Electric car advantages are many. From fuel efficiency and enjoyment to environmental impact and money savings, EVs simplify life. On the road, EVs distance up to 200 miles on a full charge, which means there’s no need to stop to refuel. Less stops translate to less hassle. Under the hood, electric cars do not need to be connected to the grid at all. Just like conventional vehicles, there is an on board battery that stores energy and provides electricity. Convenience is one of the main advantages as EVs can be charged at night, at home.

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The cost benefits of electric cars

Financial and practical responsibilities are major factors in car ownership, and the advantages of owning an electric car are replete with financial benefits.

Cities around the world offer a variety of benefits and incentives - from dedicated parking spaces and access to restricted traffic zones, to financial incentives, discounts and subsidies, driving green creates more green for your personal bank account.

Perhaps the most important are the cost benefits gained by using electric rather than gas. EVs are cheaper to maintain in the long run. According to US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)research), as charging becomes more standardized and proficient, EV owners have savings of up to $14,500 on fuel costs by driving an electric vehicle.

A more enjoyable driving experience

There are so many advantages of owning an electric car, and perhaps one of the most captivating is the personal enjoyment. First and foremost, it’s all about the driving experience. EVs produce maximum torque instantly, getting the car moving quicker than its conventional counterpart. Behind the wheel, the benefits of driving an electric car manifest in the smooth and effortless handling of corners and curves, thanks to harmonic balance and weight distribution. Add to that the beautiful sound of silence and the lack of superfluous racket. EV drivers immediately notice the lack of sound which creates a more relaxing and comfortable overall driving experience.

Enel X electric mobility offer

Enel X continues in the evolution to sustainable mobility by building public and private charging stations and services such as JuicePole and Juice Box, and offering scalable, smart, digital solutions that protect the environment and fine-tune technologies and services. As the passion for electric vehicles logarithmically grows, Enel X brings innovation to the world via the track and street by proudly participating in Formula E (cars), MotoE (motorcycles), ETCR (touring cars) and Extreme E (electric SUV) . As single-seater electric cars and motorcycles become faster and faster, Enel X is committed to making these mobility events the world’s most advanced and sustainable.

Debunking 10 Myths about e-Mobility

1. Range

False: Electric vehicles don’t have enough driving range.

True: A traditional car has a daily average range of 40-60 km, never exceeding 200 km in 95% of cases. EVs that are currently on the market can meet almost any driver’s needs.

Illustration of electric charging points

2. Charging Points

False There aren’t enough EV charging points.

True: Most EV charging happens while your vehicle is parked at home or at the office. Enel X manages over 232,000 public and private charging points worldwide, of which more than 12,800 are owned, installed and directly operated by Enel X in Europe. The goal is to manage 780,000 public and private charging points worldwide by 2023.

3. Charging Speed

False: Charging an EV or e-motorbike is slow and difficult.

True: Existing charging infrastructure grants a range of up to 400 km in under an hour. An Enel X JuicePump can fill up an electric vehicle in almost 20 minutes.

Illustration of electric charging station and electric car

Illustration representing the costs of an electric charge

4. Costs

False: EVs are very expensive.

True: Considering the overall expenses involved in owning a car – including indirect incentives – an EV has the most economical power supply per operational costs. These costs are bound to decrease even more.

5. Battery Space

False: Batteries are bulky and take up too much space.

True: On cars originally designed as battery electric vehicles (BEVs), battery packs are strategically placed to avoid affecting the roominess of their cabins. Electric powertrains are less bulky than electrical combustion powertrains, allowing for more rational use of internal spaces.

Illustration of the various Enel X electric charging stations

6. Variety

False: EVs are small and there are only a few models available.

True: Manufacturers worldwide are currently producing many more car and bike models. They are also investing constantly in innovation, efficiency and design. Customers will have over 500 models to choose from by the end of 2022.

7. Network Capacity

False: The electricity network is not enough to cover e-mobility energy requirements.

True: The chargers installed and managed by Enel X are smart and interconnected, so the whole ecosystem can sustain an increasing quota of fully electric vehicles.

Illustration representing the electric charging network

Illustration of an electric vehicle’s consumption

8. Consumption

False: EVs consume a lot of energy.

True: EVs consume way less than traditional cars, because they are three times more efficient. An EV actually needs three times less energy than a thermic vehicle, and covers three times the distance an oil-fueled car can.

9. Emissions

False: EVs pollute because they consume energy from fossil fuels.

True: 100% of the energy supplied by Enel X-owned charging points in Italy comes from renewable sources.

Illustration of photovoltaic panels, wind turbine blades and electric car being charged

Illustration with the symbol of electrification and solar panels

10. Recycling

False: EV batteries are polluting.

True: Nowadays we have consortiums dedicated to second-life battery projects, that are equipping themselves to refurbish lithium batteries for use as energy accumulators in solar panels and to recover and recycle precious elements such as lithium, nickel and cobalt in order to avoid dispersing them into the environment.

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