Fuel Consumption and Pollution

• Gas engines require the use of combustible material, which releases carbon dioxide, a byproduct that pollutes the environment. Unlike gas-powered vehicles, electric cars have almost zero emission because they operate on batteries and do not need gas to function. This makes them friendlier to the environment and healthier for people.
  
  

Investment

• The initial cost for an electric car is a huge investment compared to a gas-powered vehicle. It is almost four times the cost of an average gas-powered vehicle, but recurring costs show that over time electric cars can be a less expensive investment. According to Tesla Motors, the leading manufacturer of electric cars, it costs less than 2 cents to maintain and to be able to drive an electric car for 1 mile. Its battery just needs to be charged for operation.
  
  

Maintenance

• A gas-powered car has a lot of engine parts to maintain and occasionally replace to ensure the car performs well. On the contrary, an electric car has one motor to maintain and batteries that need to be replaced once every four years.
  
  

Performance and Safety

• Because electric cars do not use gas and operate on batteries, they are much safer than cars that operate from combustible gas engines, which pose the risk of fire due to the combustible materials and high engine heat. Although most gas-powered cars can travel at least 300 miles before refueling, they produce a lot of pollution that harms the environment.
  
  

Financial Benefits

• In the United States, depending on an electric car battery on a day-to-day basis is financially advantageous when compared to depending upon gas. Because electric cars are heavily promoted to keep the air clean, making use of one earns cash rebates and tax credits. In addition, free charging and parking areas have been created in many U.S. states for the benefit of electric car drivers.