The following are their disadvantages of EVs expressed some time now.
1. Charging misery: electric vehicles require charging stations, and for people to travel long distances, there is need for a network of such stations strategically. Also recharging of batteries often takes about three hours, which never match the efficiency of a gas tanker. And of course there are fees equipment you need to bear with.
2. Driving Distance (Range): The cars can run only about a 100 miles on an average and on a single charge. The technology of C
hrysler proposed EVs is supposed to have cars running longer, though.
3. Lack of power: In general electric cars are still behind gas-powered vehicles in their ability to accelerate and climb quickly.
4. Overloaded batteries: At the heart of electric cars is the car's batteries. Simultaneously. Like all car accessories i.e. radios, car air conditioners, etc. use up electric power from batteries, they would run fast. And recharging them takes time!
5. They are expensive: Batteries that power these cars is a costly affair. Consider this: The promising and long-lasting lithium-ion batteries costs about 10.000 USD each, which mostly make these cars cheaper. And if the batteries last only about four years, they could add to maintenance costs.
6. The cause pollution: Yes, the 'clean & green' electric cars cause pollution too, albeit indirectly. While himself being clean, there are toxic elements within batteries and which could spew toxic fumes. In addition, car engines powered by electricity, all of which are not derived from renewable sources. Which means electric power production per se entails pollution.
7. They're Heavy: Batteries are what makes these vehicles are heavy. A battery pack with an average electric car can weigh up to 1,000 pounds or 450 kg (approx.) this is a disadvantage because weight puts pressure on batteries and they drain out faster.
While the prospect of electric vehicles seems promising, non-electric vehicles do not appear to be a pancea and have their own share of shortcomings. Therefore, a purchase decision in favor of electric cars or hybrids not be all that simple.
