If you’re considering switching to an EV, you couldn’t have picked a better time to do so, and you couldn’t have chosen a better dealership. Our inventory has plenty of efficient and eco-friendly EVs to choose from, and our experts can guide you toward an EV that’s perfectly suited for your driving needs. Below, we’ve put together a helpful guide detailing the answers to all of your EV-related questions.
Take a look at our guide to EVs before visiting our dealership near to test-drive any of our available EV models. For any other questions you have along the way, reach out to an EV specialist at our dealership.
What types of EVs are there? EV stands for “electric vehicle,” so even vehicles like hybrids, which combine gas power and electric power, are technically EVs. Here are the main types of EVs you’ll discover during your search:
Despite not needing a gasoline engine or combining electric power with gas power, many EVs are capable of impressive performance feats. Many EVs offer near-instantaneous torque and high levels of horsepower. With no engine under the hood, all-electric EVs can accelerate quite fast without any noise at all. As far as driving range, it depends on the EV you purchase, but many all-electric EVs can travel anywhere from 150-300+ miles on a full charge. Many hybrids and PHEVs have a combined driving range of 250-500+ miles.
The cost of EVs will vary significantly depending on the model you choose. Many EVs range from $30,000 to $70,000, with the average EV price around $50,000 to $55,000. However, that number is expected to lower in the coming years. Another thing to consider is that EVs usually require much less maintenance than standard gas-powered vehicles because EVs don’t have a combustion engine. This means EVs don’t need services like oil changes and other engine-related services. If you live in the area, you may also qualify for an EV incentive of up to $7,500 on a brand-new EV purchase.
There are a few options for keeping your EV charged:
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An electric car is a car that either combines the power of a gasoline engine and a battery-powered electric motor or runs solely on electric power. To recharge the battery, you’ll need to plug an electric car into a charging port.
A hybrid car combines a gasoline engine and one or more battery-powered electric motors to increase fuel efficiency. Many hybrids can use power from the gas engine to self-charge the battery as they drive.
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) works like a standard hybrid, combining the power of a gas engine and an electric motor. However, a PHEV has a larger electric motor than a hybrid and needs to be plugged into a charging port as it doesn’t self-charge.
All-electric EVs run solely on electric power and require no gasoline fuel, so they need to be plugged into a charging station when their battery levels run low. Hybrid cars combine gas power and electric power, so you can fill up hybrid cars at the gas station, and they self-charge as they drive.
As long as you purchased your EV in 2023 or later, you can claim this credit. Fill out this form with your tax return, and make sure you provide your VIN. For any other questions, reach out to our finance center.
One of the best ways to find charging stations in the area or elsewhere is to use our charger map.
