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Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, several stock exchanges have refused to buy Russian oil, which is affecting fuel prices around the world. “FiatTom Pelcher, a spokesman for Autobrava and other car brands, explains that rising fuel prices are inevitable in the long run, not only because of the global political situation, but also because oil is a non-renewable natural resource. prices will continue to rise.
The expert points out that the residents of Latvia have started to show increased interest in the electric car. “In the week when the prices rose to about 1.60 euros per liter, we received much more calls from people who were specifically interested in electric car test rides,” says a spokesman for Autobrava.
Classic hybrid cars prove themselves best when driving directly within the city limits without having to measure long distances. Their average consumption is about four to five liters per 100 kilometers. Hybrid vehicles are suitable for people who travel around the city streets on a daily basis or just outside them.
“There is still a stereotype in society that when choosing an electric car, you will have to face various difficulties, such as charging. The charging process has actually become much simpler than it was before the electric car first appeared on the market. Now every electric vehicle owner has the opportunity to charge their car. We know that an electric car with a fully charged battery will not cover the same distance as a car with an internal combustion engine that has a full fuel tank and low fuel consumption per 100 kilometers. Owners of electric cars have significantly lower maintenance costs due to fuel, taxes and maintenance costs, “explains Pelcher.
The expert emphasizes that despite the fact that the charging process has significantly improved, it should be borne in mind that the electric car also needs to visit the service over time. You need to pay more attention to the brakes, the tires and, of course, the battery, regardless of whether it has an eight-year warranty or until you have reached 100,000 kilometers. However, such cars have much fewer moving parts, which reduces the cost of standard repairs. It should be remembered that such vehicles may only be repaired by certified specialists who have acquired the necessary knowledge about the electric car, safety measures and the specifics of electricity in general.
In recent years, it has been observed that car manufacturers, which until now only produced vehicles with internal combustion engines, are now taking the first steps in the electric car market. For example, Fiat last year released the electric version of the stylish model Fiat 500, the 500e. The model has a wider and longer construction, as well as more protruding wheels. Pelcher estimates that after just five minutes of charging, the car can travel 50 kilometers in the city. On the other hand, it takes only 35 minutes to charge an electric car battery up to 80%.
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