Whydriveelectric?
No more fill-ups or oil changes, instant acceleration, a growing number of charging stations and expanding vehicle range, there are lots of reasons to make your next vehicle an EV.
Smoother ride. Quicker acceleration.
Put a charge back into your daily commute.
Thousands in savings.
Driving electric means tax rebates, low maintenance costs and no fill-ups.
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ABetterWaytoDrive
Practically Maintenance Free
Electric vehicles require very little maintenance—there's no oil to change or transmission that can blow.
Environmentally sound
EVs are the only car on the road that will get cleaner over time.
Convenient charging
Just plug it in when you get home and forget about it until the morning.
High performance
Electric vehicles out-accelerate comparable gas engines.
High performance
No transmission means no shifting and fast acceleration. EVs out-accelerate comparable gas engines.
Safe and reliable
Electric vehicles undergo the same rigorous testing and safety procedures as any other vehicle—in addition to EV-specific requirements, like special protections for the battery and electrical system. And as the electric grid gets cleaner over time, so does your electric vehicle.
Moreaffordableeveryday
No more gas, minimal maintenance and significant tax incentives all make the cost of owning an electric vehicle a better choice.
$7,500
Federal tax credit for purchasing an electric vehicle.
$10,538
Estimated savings over 5 years.
$30
Cost per month in electricity for an Ohioan driving 12,000 miles a year and charging only at home.
2x
Electric vehicles can travel more than twice as far on $1 of fuel.
1/100th
the moving parts, meaning there's less to break down.
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EV101
Learn the basics about electric vehicles, including the types, how they work and whether going electric is the right move for you.