Studies indicate that there are still myths about electric cars that continue to circulate and diminish consumer confidence. Let's demystify them.
Since the European Union and European national governments have set goals to reduce the emission of polluting gases, the automotive industry has had to reform itself.
In this sense, the introduction of electric cars can be considered crucial and indispensable, mainly because this concern also has repercussions in other corners of the world, such as China, the USA and Brazil, major automobile markets.
However, there are several reluctances and myths about electric cars that consumers believe. Some of these myths have become a fact, but with technological advances, they are no longer. Examples of this are the low battery life, or the high price of electric cars.
According to this study by Hyundai, a fifth of diesel or gasoline car owners are concerned that they have to drive an electric car during a lightning storm and 22% admitted that they do not feel safe charging an electric vehicle.
In addition, about 12% of respondents said they felt fear or discomfort in charging a mobile phone in an electric car.
Given these results, we tried to find the explanations for not having any reason to be suspicious of electric cars.
MYTHS ABOUT ELECTRIC CARS: 10 THOUGHTS THAT SHOULD NO LONGER EXIST:
1. Autonomy is insufficient
Initially, it was an important factor, which was often to be desired. However, nowadays most electric vehicles have a battery with autonomy between 200 and 300 kilometers, being able to recharge it, in most cases, in less than 45 minutes through fast-charge systems. .
In addition, some cars already show the ability to travel more than 500 kilometers without stopping.
2. Loading locations are difficult to find
This is not the reality. In 2018, in Portugal, there were around 500 charging stations. In December 2019, there are more than 1000 posts in the Portuguese mainland and around 120 next to the border with Spain.
The growth shows that there are more and more solutions to charge the battery.
3. Electric cars are very expensive
It is true that the purchase price of an electric car is higher than the purchase price of a car with a combustion engine.
But as there are more and more electric cars, their cost of production will tend to decrease, as manufacturers will start to develop cheaper forms of mass production. Soon, the cost to the consumer will decrease.
In addition, maintenance costs are about a third of the costs for fuel-powered cars. The explanation is obvious: the number of parts for an electric car is substantially less.
And to top it off, a gasoline car usually costs about 10 € for every 100 kilometers, in diesel cases it usually drops to 8 €, while in an electric car it only costs about 2 € for every 100 kilometers.
4. Are too slow
Electric automobiles actually have greater capacity and strength than those powered by fossil fuels.
In fact, in 2020, the most powerful new car ever will be launched: the Lotus Evija, with a power close to 2,000 horsepower.
5. It is dangerous to drive while washing your car or during a lightning storm
It is a given that you should not mix electricity and water.
However, just as fuel-powered cars also have a battery and are safe to operate during lightning storms, electric cars are very well protected and insulated, so there is no extra risk of driving in adverse conditions.
6. There are few models available on the market
The electric car market has grown exponentially. The number of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options on the market is vast and there is something for every need and cost.
From SUV's to sedans and, more recently, even B-segment cars - small city cars, like the new Peugeot e-208 or the new Opel Corsa.
7. Electric vehicle batteries increase the landfill crisis
In fact, just like batteries in diesel or gasoline vehicles, the batteries in an electric car can be recycled.
In fact, electric vehicle cells can be used to store solar and wind energy, or they can be dismantled and their most valuable elements reused.
8. Security is less
When gas vehicles (LPG) were launched it was rumored that they were easily flammable, although nothing actually proved it.
With electric cars, driver safety is at stake. It is a recurring pattern, pointing out defects in everything that is new, this is because there is a certain resistance to innovation in all societies.
However, electric cars pass the same tests and have to meet the same safety standards required for diesel or gasoline vehicles, offering in some cases greater resistance in cases of side impact, due to the placement of batteries close to the car's chassis.
9. It is more complicated to ask for help in urgent cases
The system of an electric car has fewer parts and is therefore less prone to breakdown, but still, not all local workshops are adapted to repair electric cars.
On the other hand, more and more official brands and repairers are already prepared to assist electric vehicles and even have dedicated services, being able to repair your vehicle in the shortest possible time.
10. Electric vehicles have no performance
There is a myth that the electric vehicle, due to its weight, performs less than a combustion car.
This could not be more false, as from the moment you press the accelerator, the electric motors provide the maximum torque. A feature that makes the Tesla Model S, for example, able to accelerate from 0 to 100km / h in less than 3 seconds, and that the Porsche Taycan has completed a lap of the Nurburgring 07:42:00.
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