What Are the Benefits of Electric Cars?
Take your La Quinta daily commute to new levels with a Mercedes-Benz: All Electric. Gas prices aren’t going down any time soon in CA. Why not invest in a vehicle that has no carbon emissions and lowers your refueling and repair costs considerably in Palm Desert?
From the environmental benefits of electric cars to the fuel-saving benefits of EVs, find out everything you need to know with our guide to the benefits of buying a Mercedes-Benz: All Electric.
Five Main Benefits of Electric Vehicles
There are plenty of benefits to electric cars! We think you’ll fall in love with one and add it to your Indian Wells lifestyle sooner rather than later. Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular due to all the positives you get when you own one.
Here are the Mercedes-Benz vehicles available today:
Zero Emissions
EVs have zero tailpipe emissions and no carbon emissions. There is no internal combustion engine, so there is no exhaust system and no exhaust.
Renewable Energy
Electric cars can take advantage of renewable resources such as solar, wind, or even hydroelectric power, depending on where your utility company gets its electricity.
Reduced Maintenance
Full electric vehicles don’t require engine oil, so there’s no need for oil changes. You also won’t need transmission fluid changes, radiator flushes, and fills, spark plug replacements, or battery replacements every 50,000 miles. You’ll need to watch out for tires and brakes, though, because EVs are typically heavier than their internal combustion counterparts.
Quieter Drive
Drivers instantly notice the serene ride. Electric vehicles don’t have any engine noise, so there’s less noise in the cabin.
Performance
Electric motors can produce near-instantaneous torque, so you can still find thrill on your Palm Springs drives. Some EVs accelerate to 60 mph faster than many internal combustion engines.
What Do I Need to Do Before Buying an EV?
You’ll need to do a few things before committing to an EV for your family:
Prepare Your Garage
Prepare your garage for convenient and cheaper-than-gas home charging. With a Level 2 charger, you can charge your EV to full capacity overnight while you sleep. It will be ready to go in the morning. You’ll need an electrician to install this special box in your garage. But an EV will still save you money over the course of owning it.
Find Local Charging Stations
Map out a list of charging stations around Palm Springs for your daily commutes and weekly errands. It’s especially helpful to know where stations are when traveling long distances, but knowing where local chargers are in a pinch can be very helpful, too.
Explore Incentives
EVs might be eligible for tax credits from your state or the federal government. In fact, you may be able to secure up to a $7,500 federal tax credit just by buying an electric car! You’ll have to find out which EVs are eligible for the credit.
Test Drive a Mercedes-Benz: All Electric in Palm Springs
Ready to experience one of these EVs in person? Contact us or call 760-203-6527 to schedule a test drive with our team. We’d love to see you drive one of these EVs home.