I started this thread to get as many suggestions as I could so I could perhaps thwart some of the anti-EV articles that are appearing now. Thanks to you all for helping. Please feel free to spread this around.
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Why Drive an EV?
Easier less costly maintenance. No oil changes, fuel filter changes, injector treatments, air filter changes, radiator flushing, gas additives, etc.
Cheaper Fuel Costs. Using Time of Use (TOU) night time charging, the cost per mile can be one tenth the cost of using gasoline.
Larger Selection Than in the Past. Nissan LEAF, Ford Focus EV, Tesla Roadster, CODA, BYD, Mini E are all brands that are either on the market or will be soon.
Charging Times Have Improved. Quick Time chargers can charge the battery in a matter of minutes, not hours. Level II chargers for home and commercial use can charge in as little as 3 to 4 hours.
Availability of Chargers is Increasing. ECOtality is currently installing almost 15,000 public charging stations in the five roll-out states so you can charge while you shop.
EVs Do Not Pollute Urban Areas. Smog is largely created by the burning of gasoline. Cities can have clean air if more and more people drive EVs.
EVs Reduce the Trade Balance of Payments. EVs use energy that is generated in the United States. The U.S. pays foreign countries for 70% of our oil usage for transportation amounting to 500 million dollars per day.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Last a Long Time. Current battery packs (e.g. Nissan LEAF) are guaranteed for 8 years or 100,000 miles.
Lithium-ion Batteries Are Recyclable. Gasoline is not recyclable.
EV Range Is Acceptable for Urban Driving. 90% of Americans drive less than 100 miles per day. 70% drive 40 miles or less. Modern EVs satisfy the range requirements of the majority of the population.
Easier, Less Messy Fill-ups. No waiting for a pump at the gas station. No fiddling with locking gas caps. No spilled fuel or odor on your hands from gasoline. Fill up in your garage. It takes about 20 seconds to hook up, or unhook the charging cable.
EVs Qualify for the HOV Lanes. No need to have two or more passengers. Most states allow EVs in the HOV lane regardless of the number of passengers.
Fuel Savings and Tax Benefits Have Lowered the Price of EVs. Fuel savings alone for 12,000 miles per year can save the owner up to $2,000 per year and nearly $3,000 for 15 mpg gas guzzlers.
Modern EVs Are Not Toys. Modern EVs can transport five people and are the size or larger than many of cars most people use for commuting.
EVs Are Safe. Modern EVs have multiple airbags, traction control, anti-lock brakes just as gasoline driven cars do.