Advantages of Driving an Electric Vehicle

As more automakers release electric vehicles, the driving public is taking notice. The newest electric vehicles like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightning are attractive vehicles with plenty of horsepower and torque. The advantages of electric vehicles don’t stop there, as they are changing the way drivers evaluate their impact on the environment.

Marlow Ford near New Market features several fully electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, and we invite you to visit our dealership near White House to learn more about the benefits of electric cars, trucks, and SUVs.

#1 Better for the Environment

Electric vehicles reduce your impact on the environment. EVs use battery power rather than fossil fuels to power the engine, thus reducing your carbon emissions. Utility companies and public charging stations also rely on renewable energy from wind and solar power, making battery charging an eco-friendly experience.

#2 Reduced Cost to Drive

Charging an EV is less expensive than filling a tank full of gas. Electric rates remain steady, so EV owners know the cost of fully charging their batteries. On the flip side, fuel costs change regularly, so filling a tank is never a consistent price - even one from one gas station to the next.

Charging an EV is less expensive than filling a tank full of gas. Electric rates remain steady, so EV owners know the cost of fully charging their batteries. On the flip side, fuel costs change regularly, so filling a tank is never a consistent price - even one from one gas station to the next.

#3 Quieter Driving Experience

One of the first things you’ll notice when you drive an EV is the silence of the electric motor. Combustion engines are loud, especially when accelerating. Rather than listening to a gas-powered engine, you’ll be able to enjoy the robust sounds from your audio system. You’ll also be able to have conversations with your passenger without having to talk over the sound of the engine.

Drivers who enjoy the roar of a V8 engine are in luck, especially if they drive a Mustang Mach-E. In “Unbridled” mode, the Mach-E makes a rumbling noise reminiscent of the V8 engine in a Mustang. If you want the noise, it’s there. Otherwise, you can keep your EV quiet.

#4 Exciting Torque and Horsepower

Along with the quiet ride, drivers quickly notice the instant torque and peppy horsepower. Because EVs don’t have transmissions, they don’t have to move through the gears when accelerating. Once you step on the accelerator, your EV will go - and in some vehicles, you’ll be pushed back into your seat.

#5 Fewer Maintenance and Repair Visits

Finally, electric vehicles have fewer needs for maintenance and repairs. They have fewer moving parts, and they never need oil changes.

Order Your Ford EV at Marlow Ford in Luray, VA

Ford vehicles continue to set the trends for fully-electric and hybrid vehicles. Marlow Ford offers several electric vehicles with long driving ranges and regenerative braking to reduce range anxiety. When you’re ready to invest in an electric vehicle, the team at Marlow Ford is here to help you find the perfect EV for your budget and driving needs.