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Why should you drive electric?

Benefits to Drivers

Savings

Electric cars can help you save money over time. With federal, state, and other incentives, their upfront costs are often reduced. EVs usually cost less to own than gasoline cars, because electricity is much cheaper than gas, especially in Braintree. Meaning it often costs less than half for the same distance. Plus, EVs require much less maintenance, saving you both time and money.

 

Reliability

Electric cars have far fewer moving parts than gasoline cars, about 10 times fewer. This means less maintenance and fewer chances of mechanical problems, making EVs more reliable over time. They also have regenerative brakes, which reduce wear on brake pads and rotors. In many cases, these brakes can last the entire lifetime of the car with very little maintenance.

Convenience

An EV offers greater convenience compared to traditional driving and fueling methods. You can charge it overnight, like a cell phone, so you wake up to a full battery and are ready to go. It’s like having a gas pump in your garage, without the mess. Many EVs come with an adapter that allows charging from a standard household outlet, making it easy to start driving electric right away. 

Performance

Electric motors deliver power instantly, giving you strong tire-turning force as soon as you start driving. Unlike gas engines, this immediate torque provides quicker acceleration. EVs also have better weight distribution and a low center of gravity, which improve handling and create a smoother ride. Plus, electric vehicles are quieter and have less vibration, making the cabin more comfortable and enjoyable.

Benefits to Everyone

Domestic Reinvestment

Instead of getting oil far away from home you can power your car locally, maybe even from solar on your roof. Securing oil supplies can be expensive. By adopting more electric vehicles, energy for transportation is kept local from MELD, who keeps rates both environmentally clean and affordable.

Human Health

Switching to an electric car helps reduce pollution and toxins from gasoline. This not only improves air quality but also benefits lung health. Additionally, it can lower the hidden economic costs of healthcare caused by emissions from tailpipes and refineries.

 

Climate Responsibility

Driving electric is equivalent to planting over 200 trees every year. Electric vehicles reduce CO2 emissions, cutting their impact on climate change by at least 50%. In regions like New England, this reduction can be as high as 70%, helping to lessen the negative effects of transportation on our climate. Learn More

Frequently Asked Questions

DOES IS HAVE ENOUGH RANGE PER CHARGE FOR ME?

Absolutely! Whether you get a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) which runs solely on electricity or a PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) which runs on electricity first then seamlessly switches to a full tank of gasoline you’ll always have enough range!

Most BEVs have a range of between 225 – 400 miles depending on the model. Today’s PHEVs typically have a battery range between 30 to 50 miles, and a full gas tank range of 300 – 500+ miles.

HOW MUCH TIME WILL IT TAKE TO CHARGE?

It usually takes only around 5 seconds of your time to “refuel” your electric car. Why? Because most charging (over 85%, according to EV driver polling) happens at home, overnight, while the driver sleeps. You just plug in your car when you get home, and it’s typically re-charged back to full before you even wake up the next morning. EVs can also be recharged by using a public fast charging station on the road in around 35-45 minutes.

WHAT WOULD MY COST TO BUY OR LEASE BE?

In Massachusetts, an electric car can be as affordable to buy or lease as a comparable gasoline fueled car, thanks to state and federal incentives.

Massachusetts State Rebate: The Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) Program helps MA consumers purchase or lease a new or used vehicle. Any Massachusetts resident is eligible for a rebate of up to $5,000 for cars and $9,000 for trucks after the purchase or lease of an eligible electric vehicle. 

Federal EV Tax Credit: The federal government also offers a tax credit for qualifying electric vehicles and qualifying taxpayers. The federal EV tax credit may reduce your net cost by as much as an additional $7,500.

To learn more details about state and federal EV incentives, visit our Vehicle Rebates and Incentives page.

HOW MUCH WOULD I BENEFIT IN FUEL AND MAINTENANCE SAVINGS?

An EV costs significantly less to own than its gasoline powered cousins over its lifetime –often thousands of dollars less! On average, it is far cheaper to “fuel” with electricity than gasoline, especially in areas served by a municipal electric utility! Electric cars also require far less regular maintenance, saving you hundreds more, with fewer to no oil changes, filters, belts, etc. Even the brakes last longer, thanks to something called regenerative braking!

How much you’ll save depends on your yearly mileage and selected vehicle. 

WILL THE BATTERY PERFORM WELL FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR?

Every new electric car’s battery carries a minimum replacement warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles. Current plug-in electrics (BEVs and PHEVs) are already proving their real-world merit, performing well for hundreds of thousands of miles, and even going beyond the warranty period while showing only a small loss of the original usable electric range.