The choice of an electric car has become more attractive to more and more drivers due to more favorable operating costs in the long term, government subsidies for the purchase of electric cars and several other factors that we will look at in the rest of the article. Continue reading the article and learn more about the latest trends in choosing a car, and why more and more drivers prefer electric cars!
Consumer trends in choosing cars – what are the advantages of electric cars?
More profitable in the long run. Although buying an electric car often requires a larger investment compared to a car with an internal combustion engine, in the long run an electric car will definitely be a better choice. Of course, electricity also costs money, but it is much cheaper than petrol or diesel, so in the long run you will save a lot on fuel with an electric car. In addition, electric cars are more reliable because the electric motor has fewer parts to break, allowing you to save on potential service costs.
Better for nature. An electric car is a zero-emission car that emits no exhaust gases, including climate-damaging carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and harmful particulate matter. Compared to traditional cars, electric cars contribute to the improvement of air quality in the urban environment, as well as reduce the emissions of gases that cause the dangerous greenhouse effect.
Electric cars are more powerful. Although the performance of electric cars initially fell short of traditional internal combustion cars, today electric car models are almost always more powerful than their gasoline or diesel counterparts. In addition, the electric car has an impressive acceleration, for example, the electric Porsche Taycan with a 300 kW or 408 hp engine “takes off” from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds. All this because the electric motor is more efficient than the internal combustion engine – the electric motor transfers about 90% of the energy to the wheels.
There is no reason to worry about the ride
It is true that the very first electric cars drew criticism due to the fact that the driving distance after one charge was quite small. However, battery technology has developed rapidly, and the latest electric car models can measure more than 450 kilometers on a single charge. Let’s take the example of the Porsche Taycan, which has an average driving distance of 484 km, allowing you to drive all the way to Tallinn on a fully charged battery.
Charging an electric car – is it really that complicated?
Drivers are often deterred from purchasing an electric car by worries about the practicality of charging the battery and the coverage of charging stations. However, the situation both in Latvia and abroad is much better than even 5 years ago – there are currently more than 400 electric car charging stations in Latvia, and both private and state companies are rapidly developing the coverage of electric car charging points. In addition, a decision has been made to install fast charging points every 60 kilometers on major highways across the European Union by 2025, making traveling by electric car across Europe very easy.
Charging an electric car is not as time-consuming as it might seem – the modern Porsche Taycan, when charging at the fast Porsche Turbo charger, charges enough to cover a distance of 100 km in 6 minutes. We recommend that you take a look at the Porsche.lv website, where you can find a handy interactive map with charging points both in Latvia and throughout Europe. A practical solution is to charge the car at home, for example at night when it is not in use – with the included charger, a full charge from 0 to 100% will take an average of 8 hours.
Electric car price
Although an electric car is usually more expensive than an equivalent car with an internal combustion engine, in the long run the investment in an electric car pays off in terms of fuel, tax benefits and lower running costs. Electric cars in Latvia will currently cost from 20,000 to 40,000 euros, however, the range of electric cars is getting wider and it is getting easier to find a model that fits your budget.
In addition, the special support for electric cars from the state is an excellent reason to choose an electric car over a traditional car with an internal combustion engine – for the purchase of a new electric car, it is possible to receive 4,500 euros from the state, and slightly used electric cars will also become 2,250 euros “cheaper” thanks to the state support.
Porsche – the leader in the premium electric car segment
There are several models available on the electric car market, however, none of them will beat the electric Porsche Taycan, which can measure a distance of almost 500 kilometers on a single charge, develop a breathtaking 230 km/h and sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds. When you buy a Taycan at the Porsche Center in Riga, you will get a three-year free subscription to the IONITY fast charging network with a subsidized electric car charging price. Fulfill your dream of a Porsche right now – visit Porsche.lv or visit the Porsche center in Riga, where you will find a wide range of both electric and hybrid Porsche models!
2023-09-01 05:31:35
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