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10 Myths about Electric Cars
There are many reasons for which an electric car is not as popular as a conventional car in India. They are many myths that revolve around the Electric Vehicle (EV). Carazoo.com attempts to straighten the myths and give the real picture.
1. MYTH: Electric cars don't have enough range.
FACT: REVA the only electric car in India has a range of 80 km on full charge. So this should not be a concern. The driver should keep an eye on the distance travel and make sure to recharge the battery when it is low. Moreover, it is easy to charge too.
2. MYTH: Electric cars just replace the tailpipe with a smokestack
FACT: REVA cars are 100 per cent emission free. In fact, opting for an electric car is a great move towards environment-friendly, alternate energy sources.
3. MYTH: The charging infrastructure must be built before people will adopt electric cars.
FACT: Most charging can be done at home, so a public charging infrastructure isn't a prerequisite. Still, a robust infrastructure will help, especially for apartment dwellers and those regularly driving long distances.
4. MYTH: Battery chemicals are bad for the environment and can't be recycled.
FACT: Electric cars come with batteries that can be recycled. This shows that electric cars are truly eco-friendly.
5. MYTH: Electric cars take too long to charge.
FACT: The REVA takes 8 hours to get fully charge. Hence, the most convenient place and time to charge is at home while you sleep. Using as 230-Volt 15-Amp outlet, the car can be left to charge overnight. Moreover, 80 per cent charge is attained in two and a half hours.
1. MYTH: Electric cars don't have enough range.
FACT: REVA the only electric car in India has a range of 80 km on full charge. So this should not be a concern. The driver should keep an eye on the distance travel and make sure to recharge the battery when it is low. Moreover, it is easy to charge too.
2. MYTH: Electric cars just replace the tailpipe with a smokestack
FACT: REVA cars are 100 per cent emission free. In fact, opting for an electric car is a great move towards environment-friendly, alternate energy sources.
3. MYTH: The charging infrastructure must be built before people will adopt electric cars.
FACT: Most charging can be done at home, so a public charging infrastructure isn't a prerequisite. Still, a robust infrastructure will help, especially for apartment dwellers and those regularly driving long distances.
4. MYTH: Battery chemicals are bad for the environment and can't be recycled.
FACT: Electric cars come with batteries that can be recycled. This shows that electric cars are truly eco-friendly.
5. MYTH: Electric cars take too long to charge.
FACT: The REVA takes 8 hours to get fully charge. Hence, the most convenient place and time to charge is at home while you sleep. Using as 230-Volt 15-Amp outlet, the car can be left to charge overnight. Moreover, 80 per cent charge is attained in two and a half hours.
6. MYTH: Electric cars are too expensive for market penetration.
FACT: New technologies are always costly whether it's an electric car or a cell phone or a DVD. Remember that the purchase and lifetime operating cost of an electric car is on par with or less than its gas-powered equivalent because electric cars require almost no maintenance or repair: no oil or filter changes, no tune ups, no smog checks.
7. MYTH: Batteries will have to be replaced after a year. They are also easier to revive and are less expensive to replace.
FACT: The battery pack has a typical life of 2-3 years depending upon usage.
8. MYTH: Electric cars are high on maintenance.
FACT: the REVA does not have an engine, clutch or gears, or a carburetor, radiator, exhaust etc; hence the maintenance cost is low. Estimates show that the maintenance costs of REVA are 40% lower than that of a small car over a 3-year ownership period. Besides, the REVA has a “running cost of just 40 paisa/km”.
9. MYTH: Electric cars are not safe
FACT: Safety feature in a REVA include front disk brakes, a collapsible steering column, and a much revised and reinforced chassis that has been successfully crash tested in India by ARAI. REVA has a safety record second to none. The REVA Electric Car Company (RECC) claims the car has an excellent safety record: “In over 40 million km of REVA usage, there has not been a single fatality or serious injury”.
10. MYTH: Lithium batteries are dangerous and can explode.
FACT: Among the many kinds of lithium-ion batteries, lithium-cobalt batteries found in consumer electronics can pose a fire risk in certain circumstances. These risks can be mitigated by the use of advanced-battery management systems and careful design that prevents “thermal runaway”. The electric cars work with lithium-iron-phosphate and lithium-manganese which have inherent safety advantages and provide more years of service.
FACT: New technologies are always costly whether it's an electric car or a cell phone or a DVD. Remember that the purchase and lifetime operating cost of an electric car is on par with or less than its gas-powered equivalent because electric cars require almost no maintenance or repair: no oil or filter changes, no tune ups, no smog checks.
7. MYTH: Batteries will have to be replaced after a year. They are also easier to revive and are less expensive to replace.
FACT: The battery pack has a typical life of 2-3 years depending upon usage.
8. MYTH: Electric cars are high on maintenance.
FACT: the REVA does not have an engine, clutch or gears, or a carburetor, radiator, exhaust etc; hence the maintenance cost is low. Estimates show that the maintenance costs of REVA are 40% lower than that of a small car over a 3-year ownership period. Besides, the REVA has a “running cost of just 40 paisa/km”.
9. MYTH: Electric cars are not safe
FACT: Safety feature in a REVA include front disk brakes, a collapsible steering column, and a much revised and reinforced chassis that has been successfully crash tested in India by ARAI. REVA has a safety record second to none. The REVA Electric Car Company (RECC) claims the car has an excellent safety record: “In over 40 million km of REVA usage, there has not been a single fatality or serious injury”.
10. MYTH: Lithium batteries are dangerous and can explode.
FACT: Among the many kinds of lithium-ion batteries, lithium-cobalt batteries found in consumer electronics can pose a fire risk in certain circumstances. These risks can be mitigated by the use of advanced-battery management systems and careful design that prevents “thermal runaway”. The electric cars work with lithium-iron-phosphate and lithium-manganese which have inherent safety advantages and provide more years of service.
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