Why the
Automotive Future is Electric?
The
concerns regarding the environment and limited natural resources, a sustainable
and clean future is deeply linked to the inevitable electrification of our
cars. It also comes with a lot of benefits, as listed here:
Lower
Running Costs
High
fuel prices and an extensive list of components makes a combustion engine model
more expensive to run compared to an EV which is easier to maintain and
electricity is cheaper.
Performance
And Driving Experience
An electric
motor has the benefit of immediate performance and no gears, offering a
responsive and convenient driving experience in all sizes.
Technology
All EVs
are inherently better suited to offer more technology than existing combustion
engine models. This applies to features around safety, infotainment, comfort
and a connected experience.
Eco-Friendly
While
some may argue the ‘zero emission’ tag applied to EVs, they are undeniably
cleaner than combustion engines when it comes to tailpipe emissions and
therefore more eco-friendly.
Convenient
Charging
The fact
that you can simply plug your EV in at your home or office and have it
recharged for the day is definitely more convenient than having to drive to a
fuel station every time.
Tax
Benefits
In order
to promote EV adoption, various levels of government are offering tax benefits
to lower the cost of purchase and ownership compared to a similar combustion
engine car.
The
Hydrogen Potential
EVs will
not be limited to external charging as we know of. Fuel cell vehicles powered
by hydrogen, another clean fuel with water as its only tailpipe emission, is
projected to be the future source of power for EVs.
India’s
2030 EV Targets
The Indian government intends to have EVs account for 30% of private cars by 2030 at an estimated tally of 8 crore cars, with an influx of new affordable EVsexpected from 2025.
