Why Buy an Electric Car?

Driving with near-zero emissions is certainly the biggest draw of electric vehicles—but as so many Macclenny drivers are discovering, the reasons why you should buy an electric car go even further than that! The demand for electric vehicles continues to grow with no end in sight, and manufacturers are racing to increase electric range and reduce charging times. And although EVs still cost more than gas-powered cars on average, they’re cheaper and easier to maintain in the long term.

Still unsure about why to buy an electric car in Live Oak? Get a detailed look at the many exciting perks of EVs in this guide from Rountree Moore Kia!

Discover the Many Benefits of EV Ownership

We touched on a few of them above, but there are a number of compelling reasons why you should buy an electric car if doing so is within your budget:

• Cost to Own an EV: Even though electric vehicles cost more upfront, prices are coming down as more models hit the market. However, EVs have fewer moving parts than vehicles with combustion engines, and the lower cost of maintaining one will cost you less over time.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: With their customized information displays and energy usage monitoring systems, EVs make it easy for Gainesville drivers to keep track of how much they’re saving on fuel.
• Environmental Impacts of Owning an EV: Charging your EV on your area’s power grid means you’ll be tied to fossil fuels, but you’re free to use solar, wind, or other renewable resources instead. Overall, EVs ensure that it’s easier to make a smaller environmental impact with your travels, even when you’re using grid power.
• Routine Maintenance & Reliability: A gas-powered car requires maintenance that an EV doesn’t—like oil changes, transmission flushes, and more. Removing the engine greatly reduces the number of things that need to be inspected or that can go wrong! As a result, EVs tend to be more reliable, too.

Not only will new EV prices fall as the electric vehicle segment grows, but more used models will become available, too. The biggest expense for a used EV is replacing the battery, but with most EV batteries lasting about ten years, most pre-owned EV buyers won’t need to worry about this right away.

What to Do Before Buying an EV

• Install a Home Charging Station: Whether your area has lots of charging stations or not, we recommend installing a Level 2 charging station in your garage or driveway for convenient overnight charging.
• Find Your Local Charging Stations: Especially in urban areas, new EV charging stations are popping up all the time. Before you bring a new EV home to Gainesville, it’s a good idea to learn where nearby stations are located.
• Learn More About EV Tax Credits: Generous tax credits are incentivizing Gainesville buyers to invest in electric vehicles. You may be able to save as much as $7,500 on your EV purchase!

Test Drive a New Kia Electric Car in Lake City

Kia is ahead of the curve when it comes to electric and plug-in electric cars, and the brand’s fuel-free lineup is ready to keep growing! Stop by our showroom today for a closer look at the Soul EV, the EV6, the Optima PHEV, and more!