Electric Cars: Benefits Beyond Cost Savings
October 09 2024
Are you still hesitating to go green and wondering about the various benefits of electric cars? Whether it's for your wallet, daily convenience, or your environmental impact, owning a green vehicle offers many benefits. Here's a brief overview of the topic with your Volkswagen dealer in Blainville!
Intrinsic Benefits of Electric Models
When we think of buying a green vehicle, we often think of saving on fuel. However, there are many positive points to driving an electric car, not limited to your budget.
Enhanced Acceleration
Behind the wheel of a Volkswagen electric car, for example, you will have access to advanced technologies that enhance the power available during acceleration.
Innovative Design
Electric cars come with several advantages, including modernity. This often translates into cutting-edge innovations of all kinds, including a design that is generally ahead of its time.
Volkswagen electric vehicles also provide access to more than interesting performance levels, in addition to a host of conveniences and advanced technologies.
A Quieter Drive
Driving one of the best electric SUVs, such as the ID.4, you can say goodbye to engine noise. You will quickly notice a pleasant and silent drive, allowing you to better enjoy the birds singing or your favorite music!
Simplified Maintenance
One of the greatest strengths of an electric vehicle is undoubtedly the simplification of maintenance. And less maintenance also means fewer expenses!
Several factors come into play, including:
- No mechanical frictions
- No exchange of liquid and gas flows
- No oil changes, no filter changes
- Fewer parts
- Less wear on brakes
- Simplified transmission
- Etc.
Benefits in Your Daily Life
Driving an electric car has many advantages, not just saving money.
No More Trips to the Gas Station
Whether for your daily commutes or longer trips, you'll have access to the best charging stations along your route.
The Electrify Canada network, for example, is increasingly making more stations available across the country.
Moreover, the new batteries charge faster than ever, as is the case with the ID.Buzz, which can be charged to 80% in just about thirty minutes.
Reserved Lanes on Highways and Bridges
Other benefits of driving an electric car include the right to use reserved lanes on several highways, even during peak hours, as well as free passage on many toll bridges.
Free Parking in Certain Cities
To encourage the reduction of carbon footprint, some cities like Saint-Jérôme and Victoriaville offer free parking to electrified vehicles. Other cities will surely follow suit.
Monetary Advantages
There are many financial advantages to owning a green vehicle, even taking into account the small downside and precautions to be taken when leaving your electric vehicle outside overnight.
Electricity Cost vs. Gasoline Price
It's undeniable that an electric car allows you to make significant savings, simply due to the fact that electricity is cheaper than gasoline—up to 4 times cheaper per kilometer traveled, which is not negligible!
Moreover, by purchasing one of the Volkswagen electric cars, you will be entitled to up to 4 years of fast charging with Electrify Canada, the largest level 3 charging network in the country.
Government Incentives for EVs and Charging Stations
There are also other monetary benefits to owning an electric car. Indeed, the provincial government offers up to $7,000 off the purchase price, and up to $5,000 from the federal government.
The Quebec government also offers financial assistance of up to $600 for the installation of a residential charging station.
Discounts from Certain Insurers
Some insurers will even offer you up to 20% off your auto insurance premium. You see, going green can be very rewarding!
Thinking of Switching to Electric?
If you are still hesitating about going green, do not hesitate to visit us at Volkswagen Lauzon Blainville, near Mirabel!
We will be pleased to answer all your questions in addition to informing you about the different Volkswagen financing options available to you!
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