Electric cars are quite new on the market and have not yet been taken to by the masses. But they represent the future of eco-friendly automotive travel. There may come a time in a few years when electric cars overtake regular cars as the vehicle of choice.

In the meanwhile, you’ll want to consider whether you should by one. Here are some pros and cons of buying electric cars. These points may not apply in years to come, but for now here are some valid pros and cons.

Pros

Quiet – One of the major plus points of buying an electric car is the noise. Or the lack of noise to be precise. Electric cars are so quiet and smooth. The muscle car fad of the 80’s and 90’s seems to be over. These days people prefer their engines to purr not roar. With an electric car, you have an almost silent engine that adds up to maybe the quietest car on the market at the moment.

Cheaper to run – Electric cars work out cheaper to run than regular cars. There is no need for fuel top ups and oil changes. You’ll never have to visit a petrol station again and recoil in horror at the latest price hikes. All you need to run an electric car is to charge it at a special port or at home, and you’re good to go. A charge overnight while you sleep can give your car enough charge to do up to 100 miles before needing another charge.

Eco-friendly – The primary reason you should consider an electric car is that it’s eco-friendly. Forget about the harmful emissions and carbon monoxide output harming the environment. An electric car is a great way to get around, live your life and protect the environment at the same time. These days it’s important to take steps to look after the planet and electric cars are a great way to do this.

Cons

Long Recharge Time – One of the major drawbacks to electric cars is the time it takes to recharge them. It takes much longer than it does to refuel. Most electric cars take at least four hours to recharge fully. But some can even take fifteen to twenty hours. This is okay if you’re putting the car on charge as soon as you get home from work and leaving it overnight. But it’s not practical in the short term.

Maintenance Problems – Maintenance problems can be an issue with electric cars. If you’re experiencing problems with your luxury sedan, you can just pop to Mercedes Inchcape and get it looked at. You can get a full service, and spare parts changed and you’re good to go again. But if you have problems with your electric car you have much fewer options available. You can’t just pop down to your local mechanics. You might need to consult specialist individuals or companies. This can be a pain and may result in a more expensive process.

Lack of Choice – The problem with electric cars is that they’re still a pretty new concept. As a result, there is a significant lack of consumer choice on the market. There are only around twenty models of electric car on the market, and many of them look similar. And their style and design is the ultimate Marmite look – you either love it or hate it. There is also an issue with costs because electric cars can be much more expensive than regular cars.