Can Electric Cars Replace Gas Cars?

​Governments and car manufacturers worldwide aim to sell newer, cleaner electric vehicles to combat climate change. Electric cars looked like an effective way for the world to switch to an eco-friendly mode of transportation. But the high cost and poor battery performance hindered many from getting one. 

There are various climate and environmental reasons to buy an electric vehicle, but can they replace gas cars? It’s the mind-boggling question that has baffled many car shoppers for years. 

What Are Electric Cars?
President Biden has announced that by 2030, he wants half of the new vehicles to run on electric power. He mentioned that battery technology is the key to competing with China and fighting the worsening climate change. Electric cars have several benefits, such as:

• Cleaner environment 
• Renewable electricity tariffs
• No congestion charge
• Lower running costs
• Reduced noise pollution
• Increased resale value
• Government funding
• Better driving experience
• Free Parking

Why Electric Cars Haven’t Taken Over The Road
Electric cars are the hottest thing in the car industry, so why haven’t eclectic vehicles taken over the roads yet? In most cases, electric cars are good for the environment since they look decent and use advanced technology, but people still drive gas cars. Here are the possible reasons why electric cars still won’t replace gas cars:

• The global shortage of battery supplies
• Lack of charging stations
• GPS tracker installment
• Long charging hours
• Cyber attacks
• Higher costs
  
  

1. Lack of Charging Outlets
The lack of outlets to plug the cars and trucks stands in the way of Biden’s vision for vehicle electrification. Electric vehicles are not a viable option in places with a low or non-existent density of charging stations.

2. Higher Costs
Many people using electric vehicles would lead to a global shortage of battery resources, leading to higher materials costs. Another issue is that all batteries die at some point, and the replacement cost would also increase.

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