Understanding Electric Vehicles: A Greener Approach

Essentially, there are three types of electric vehicles available in the market. The distinction is made based on what powers the engine.

These vehicles are fully electric and run on rechargeable batteries that are charged by DC level 3 chargers. They are the most eco-friendly as they emit little to no air pollutants and also reduce noise pollution. In India, Hyundai, Mahindra, Tata and Mercedes all have BEV car options available.

Like BEVs, these cars run primarily with the help of rechargeable batteries. However, they can also run-on fuels like petrol and diesel. Typically, the vehicle starts and runs on battery power. Once the battery drains out, it switches to fuel supply.

These vehicles use electricity to start and move, but then switch automatically to fuel with an increase in speed. In India, there are several hybrid cars available today. While these cars are significantly better for then environment than solely fuel-run counterparts, they aren’t as eco-friendly as PHEVs or BEVs.

We’re sure you know that electric vehicles are better for the environment – but that isn’t where the advantages end. Here’s a quick look at some of the other benefits of driving an electric vehicle:

The cost of petrol is continuously on the rise. When you opt for an electric vehicle, you can save on petrol and diesel costs in the long run.

Electric cars tend to have fewer parts than their fuel-driven counterparts. So, these vehicles are easier to maintain.

Most people assume they will have to buy a new vehicle if they want to switch from a fuel-driven car or bike to an electric vehicle, but this isn’t true. As per the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, car owners can retrofit an electric-powered core into their fuel-driven car. Of course, if you’ve opted to do this, you must have your paperwork in order. You need written approval from your local RTO office before you change your vehicle’s engine. You must also have a valid insurance policy before you start using your vehicle. In India, having at least third-party cover is mandatory by law. But, we always say that the more cover you have, the better. When it comes to insuring your vehicle, you should always opt for personal accident cover for yourself and your co-riders as well.

Reference: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-48961525#:~:text=India%20is%20making%20a%20big,100%25%20electric%20cars%20by%202030.