The following are the advantages and disadvantages of EVs.
Advantages:
- Low running cost as compared to conventional fuel cars.
- Low maintenance cost due to lack of moving parts.
- No carbon dioxide emission, which would ultimately result in the degradation of the ozone layer and contribute to global warming.
- Silent performance and less vibration/ jerkless performance are a great advantage.
- Subsidy on purchases by the government and many rebates.
Disadvantages:
- Higher cost of purchase due to the cost of the battery and motor.
- Limited range of around 300-500 KM due to energy storage density limitation.
- Charging infrastructure is also good in poor and developing countries.
- Battery life is also not high at around 15-20 years or 100000 to 200000 miles, which is very less.
- Mining related to minerals used in EVs also causes bad environmental effects.