Should I Go Electric?: How to Decide if an Electric Vehicle is Right for You - Softcover

Blackburn, William; Van Ryn, Leonard

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798730898363

Publisher: Independently published, 2021

Synopsis

Are you planning to buy a new or used car soon and wondering if an electric vehicle will work for you? Do you have an interest in EV technology and want to learn more? Either way, this book is for you. Even as the number of EVs increases most people have little or no actual experience with them. This exciting, environmentally-friendly technology is unique in a number of important ways, but the transition from gasoline and hybrid cars to battery-powered EVs is not seamless and most people have questions; such as:

• How do I find a charging station?
• What are an EV’s operating costs?
• How safe are EVs?
• What kind of maintenance is required?
• Are they really better for the environment?

Should I Go Electric? provides answers to these and many other questions. While you could spend hours and hours searching for information on EVs using Google or other search engines, it’s very hard to find clear, unbiased answers about EVs. Furthermore, many people don’t know what to search for and what key questions to ask. Should I Go Electric? is written in easy to understand language and walks readers through all the key issues of going electric.

In addition to covering the basics about the technology, safety, charging and environmental impacts of conventional gas cars vs. EVs, Should I Go Electric? provides insights and valuable tips, including how to find incentives and tax credits for EVs and home chargers, how to extend the life of the battery, and how to pick the safest models.

Should I Go Electric? will take you from confused and uneasy, to informed and confident when making that important decision of choosing your next vehicle. If you plan to buy a new or used vehicle in the near future, this book is a must read. If you like reading about cars, the latest technology or how they impact our environment, you will love this book.

About this title

From the Back Cover

"Electric cars save money, time, and the environment, without sacrificing any of the fun and excitement of driving."
- Arnold Schwarzenegger



- Will an EV's limited driving range meet my day-to-day needs?
- Are there enough charging stations for long trips?
- How do the costs of electricity and gasoline compare?
- What maintenance do EVs require, including the battery?
- Are EVs really better for the earth?
- Are lithium-ion batteries safe?

These are the questions many people ask because they don't have any experience with EVs, and it's hard to get unbiased information. That's why we wrote this book - to provide accurate, unbiased and easy-to-understand information about EVs. Should I Go Electric? answers all of the pressing questions about EVs, and takes you from confused and uneasy to informed and confident when choosing your next vehicle. In addition, we include useful tips on extending battery life, how to choose the safest EV, how to lower your carbon footprint, and more. Anyone wondering about this exciting new technology will want to read this book!

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798730898363
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 123