What are the Benefits of Electric Cars?

With the roll-out of several all-electric models over the past few years, Mercedes-Benz has been leading the industry for EVs. Mercedes-Benz isn’t the only automaker that’s been honing on EV production. There are many ongoing global efforts by automakers and governments alike to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles with EVs, thanks to the numerous environmental benefits of electric cars. The main environmental benefit is that electric vehicles produce zero carbon emissions, but what about the lesser-known benefits of electric cars? If you’re on the fence about swapping out your current Lawrence, KS driver for an EV like the Mercedes-Benz EQE, take a moment to learn about all the benefits of electric vehicles in the following guide below!

Benefits of Electric Vehicles

One of the most widely known environmental benefits of electric vehicles is that they produce almost zero to no emissions, whereas gasoline-powered vehicles play a major role in contributing to carbon (CO2) emissions. But that’s not the only benefit of EVs.

Other benefits of electric cars include:

• Renewable Energy: From hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles to solar-powered vehicles, EVs have piqued interest in renewable energy. This is because many different renewable energy sources can be converted into electric energy.
• Reduced Maintenance: Electric vehicles have far fewer moving parts than internal combustion engine cars, which means fewer maintenance costs (and no more oil changes!)
• Fuel Savings. This is an obvious one. Because EVs don’t require gas, there’s no need to stop at the pumps in St. Louis, MO or Wichita, KS ever again.
• Performance: A common misconception of electric vehicles is that they have reduced performance, but this is far from the truth. The electric motors of EVs are capable of producing near-instantaneous torque for unforgettable, environmentally-friendly thrills.

What to Do Before Buying an EV

The only real downside to an EV is that you have to do a bit of prepping before you bring one home to your garage, which includes:

1. Prepare Your Garage: While charging stations are increasing in numbers, EV infrastructure is not quite there yet. That’s why you should have a charging station installed in your garageResearch your options (Level 1 and Level 2 charging setups offer different charging times). Then, have your at-home charging system installed. This will most likely be your main method of EV charging.
2. Find Local Charging Stations: You can use the convenient Mercedes me connect app or the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system that’s found on your MBZ EV to locate charging stations. Both the app and MBUX let you filter stations by charging speed and even Plug & Charge functionality. The Mercedes Me app also allows you to pay for charging at 60,000+ charging stations across the nation after you register through ChargePoint and enter your preferred payment method within the app.

Shop For Your Next Electric Vehicle at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City

If you’re interested in making the switch to electric, the team at Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City is here to walk you through our new EV inventory and to find you a competitive financing plan. Have any questions related to the benefits of electric cars, or going electric? Contact us online or give us a call at , and we’ll be more than happy to chat!