North Canton and Massillon drivers are wondering about the perks of electric vehicles, or EVs, and if an electric car is worth it. But why buy an electric car? What do electric vehicles have to offer that internal-combustion engine powered vehicles don’t? The team at Mercedes-Benz of Canton is happy to help you make sure that you’re getting the best vehicle for you, and helping you decide why you should buy an electric car.
From the cost benefits to the environmental and efficiency advantages, there are plenty of perks of EVs to consider. Read on to learn why to buy an electric car as your next vehicle choice or contact us anytime at Mercedes-Benz of Canton with your EV-related questions. We’re here to help!
Why Should You Buy an Electric Car?
Compelling reasons you should consider buying an electric car include the following:
- Less Maintenance: Oil changes, transmission flushes, gasket replacement, and valve repairs. These are just some gasoline-engine-related repairs you’ll never have to deal with when driving an EV.
- Lower Ownership Costs: Cars are depreciating assets that sometimes cost thousands to maintain. Not only is maintenance a hassle, but it’s also a financial consideration, so is an electric car worth it? Though EVs may require battery replacement in time, they’re still about 40% cheaper to operate than their gas counterparts. That’s a big win for your wallet.
- Reduced Environmental Impact: If you charge your EV “on the grid,” you’ll still be tied to fossil fuels. That said, you can also use solar, wind, or other renewable sources of charging for a zero-emissions ownership experience! On the whole, EVs offer a greater chance of lesser environmental impacts. What’s more, even EVs using grid power are still generally considered to be less harmful to the environment.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: EVs often include information displays with systems that monitor energy usage, along with other cutting-edge technologies which offer plenty of value-added considering their sometimes higher upfront costs compared to gas cars.
Thinking about other reasons why you should buy an electric car? It’s not just new EVs that are great vehicles. That’s right— used EVs are another great option that are often available at quite a discount— especially if you buy a used EV at Mercedes-Benz of Canton and take advantage of our used vehicle specials!
Three Key Steps to Take Before Buying an EV
Why buy an electric car? We hope that the above reasons are compelling enough to convince you of the many perks of EVs. Now that you’ve made a decision in favor of an EV, though, there are still some additional steps you need to take. Luckily, they’re relatively easy ones.
Get Your Garage Ready for Your EV
There are not as many EV charging stations around Massillon (yet) as gas stations. That said, it’s important to get your garage ready for home charging. First, figure out what kind of charging station (i.e., Level 1 or Level 2) you will be eligible for. Next, be sure to get the system installed before you take delivery of your next new or used EV in Canton.
Map Out Charging Locations near Canton
Map out where public charging stations are in Columbus, Cleveland, and beyond. This will help you shop at places nearby, creating efficiencies, while also ensuring you don’t need to be towed for lack of range. Also note that public charging stations — especially fast charging ones — are often much quicker to charge than home-charging stations.
Explore Possible Savings via Tax Credits
EVs may cost more upfront than regular gas cars in many cases — for the moment — but tons of OEMs (car brands), have already released “electrified” or electric vehicles, and/or plan to add more EVs in the coming years. What’s more, you may be eligible for a tax credit on your next EV purchase.
Continue Exploring Electric Cars at Mercedes-Benz of Canton
So are electric cars worth it? In the end, that’s for you to decide! Regardless of your choice, our finance department is here to help make the best choice.
