Navigating the world of EVs (electric vehicles) can be challenging. There are different types of EVs, plenty of terminology, and so many models to choose from. It gets easier from here. Welcome to the Motor Werks EV Learning Center. Here you’ll find all the EV knowledge you need to make an informed decision and pick the perfect EV for you, your style, and your needs.
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There are three main types of EVs: All-Electric, Plug-In Hybrids, and Hybrids.
All-Electric cars, also known as BEVs, run on motors that are fully battery-powered. No gasoline to buy ever. Considered the most environmentally friendly of all EVs, as well as the cheapest to maintain.
Plug-In Hybrids, or PHEVs, have both a rechargable electric motor and a gas-powered engine. If the battery fully drains the car then switches to the traditional gas engine.
Hybrid vehicles, or HEVs, are powered by both an electric motor and a gas-powered engine. They recharge as you drive and never have to be charged.
When we were first introduced to EVs, helping the environment was touted as the best benefit. Electric cars have progressed a lot since their inception, and that has produced many more benefits. One of the best evolutions is consumers don’t have to sacrifice luxury or performance to drive EVs. They are fast, fun to drive, and luxurious. Check out these other EV benefits.
“Range Anxiety” is becoming a thing of the past with the ever-growing network of public and home charging stations.
EVs feature faster and smoother acceleration, providing more punch and slick handling — making them a blast to drive.
All-electric vehicle owners never have to buy fuel. Plug-In Hybrid and Hybrid owners reduce their fuel consumption compared to fully gas vehicles.
EVs don’t produce tailpipe emissions, so there is less pollution. This also helps reduce air pollution-related illnesses and conditions aggravated by pollution.
EVs have less components, parts, and fluids, which means less maintenance and tremendous savings compared to operating a non-electric car.
Both time and money are reclaimed when you own a fully electric vehicle since there is no oil to change.
When running solely on the electric motor, EVs are incredibly calm and quiet due to the lack of internal combustion engine noise.
There are three different types or ‘levels’ of EV charging. Most every new EV comes with a Level 1 charger. These are portable units, mostly used at home with standard outlets, or kept in the car to use as a backup. Level 2 chargers are available for home use but need 240 V outlets and are either hung or mounted. Level 3 chargers are almost exclusively used in public charging networks. They are the fastest way to achieve a full charge.
USAGEMotor Werks has an huge selection of both new and used EVs available for sale right now. New EVs for sale at Motor Werks include:
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