We are presenting some basic information about electric Vehicles to our readers in the form of questions and answers.
What is an electric Vehicles?
It is not like a hybrid vehicle that has two systems at the same time, but an electric car runs only on the energy contained in the batteries and when this energy is exhausted, the car stops.
It is like a combination of a washing machine and a laptop. Your car is powered by electrical energy that is contained in powerful lithium batteries, like those in laptops. This energy is sent to an electric motor, like those in washing machines, and then your car runs on the road with this energy.
How far can an electric vehicles go on a single charge?
It depends on a number of factors, but a modern electric car can conservatively travel between 200 and 250 miles (400 km) on a single charge. These include the Acura, e-Niro, and Hyundai Kona Electric. With proper driving, this range is also possible, reaching 300 miles. That’s two or three times the range of a few years ago.
The most popular models, including Tesla’s, can travel up to 400 miles (650 km). Smart electric vehicles designed for urban areas can travel up to 100 miles.
Will it take longer to charge an electric car?
It is both true and not. Tesla is the only exception in this regard because it has established a large fast charging system in addition to charging at home.
Most owners of these vehicles will have to charge their car at home, but they will not have to face much problems in this regard because they may also have a charging point at home. If you want to charge a Hyundai Kona at home, its regular charger can charge it to 100 percent in about nine hours.
In an emergency, a fast charger can achieve the same amount of charging in 75 minutes. You may need up to 24 hours to charge at home because the batteries are large and the household electricity facilities may not be enough to charge it quickly.
Will it be easier to charge an electric car in the future?
Yes. A lot of progress has been made in this regard. The goal of storing more energy in batteries has been achieved to a large extent.
The battery pack is generally located in the lower part of the car. It can be under the floor of the car or under the seats. Ventilation and water cooling systems have also been introduced in case the batteries get hot, which is considered a considerable improvement in this regard.
Do electric vehicles also run on hydrogen?
The short answer is yes. But these are little more than prototypes with only a few filling stations available. Critics say hydrogen fuel cells use energy at extreme levels and that producing hydrogen could be quite difficult if it requires a large amount of non-renewable energy to do so.
Are electric cars expensive?
Yes. If you want to buy or lease one, you will need several thousand pounds. The Hyundai Kona, which is an SUV and also has a conventional petrol engine, costs up to 17,505 pounds (3.57 million Pakistani rupees). Its hybrid version, which has the option of running on both petrol and electric power, costs 22,495 pounds. For the Hyundai Kona, this price goes up to 35,100 pounds, and if you add the 3,500 pounds grant given by the British government on electric vehicles, the price increases to 32,600 pounds.
Your costs depend on how you use the car. How many miles you drive in a year or how you get to places. Driving up to 60 miles a day can be a moderate amount of use, and after a few years a car can pay for itself. It’s also better to change fuel for longer distances.
What are the benefits of an electric car?
Apart from the economic benefits, it is also better for the environment. Issues such as the provision of rare metals for batteries, shipping them to factories located over long distances, and the energy consumed in manufacturing them have been discussed many times. It is certain that a vehicle that runs on safe energy is better than a vehicle that runs on any other type of fuel.
But an acceptable assumption is that electric vehicles are more environmentally friendly than vehicles powered by any other type of engine, and public transport, whether it is rail or bus, is more environmentally friendly than private cars.
It should be remembered that electric vehicles are very quiet at any speed. At their highest speeds, these vehicles emit very little air. In simple words, they are the best to drive and travel in.
What are the disadvantages of Electric Vehicles?
Surprisingly, they are very few. If you live in an apartment or in a high-rise building, charging it is impossible or very difficult. These problems can lead to a decrease in the use of electric vehicles. If you have to travel 400 miles in a day, you can’t do it without taking breaks or using alternative fuel. A more widely implemented and organized system for charging electric vehicles for people could help increase their use.
What about hybrids?
Hybrids are not electric vehicles. That’s why they’re called hybrids. A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that has a conventional diesel or gasoline engine but also has the convenience of an electric car.
Popular hybrid models like the Toyota Prius have an electric motor as well as an engine for alternative fuels, which has a positive impact on both the vehicle’s performance and costs.
Aren’t electric cars a bit of a novelty?
That’s what it’s been thought of as so far, but in the next few months we’ll see a slew of electric cars that will be from popular models. The upcoming electric cars will be a nice addition to the already impressive lineup.
The new cars will be relatively inexpensive. Do your research before making any decisions, but you’ll be more positive about buying an electric car than ever before.
