Change is meant to bring something different, but how different? We are creatures of habit. Routines become automatic, but change jolts us into consciousness, sometimes in uncomfortable ways. Too many differences can be confusing. New technologies are hard to convince as people trust the traditional and what’s been going on for years and the same is happening with Electric vehicles.
Various factors make it difficult to convince anyone about an EVs:
High Price
First & foremost point that demotivates an individual from buying an electric vehicle is the price factor. Electric Vehicles are way costlier than traditional vehicles. But buyers are missing an important i.e. Electric Vehicles are more efficient than conventional vehicles in the long run. The cost per km is much cheaper than a traditional vehicle and has low maintenance. But the fact of bigger upfront investment on an Electric Vehicle makes it tougher to convince a buyer.
Range Anxiety
One of the crucial reason that makes it difficult to convince anyone about Electric Vehicles is the range of an electric vehicle. The range is the duration covered by an electric vehicle once charged. And very few Electric Vehicles have a range enough to compete with traditional Vehicles. As discussed, they cost way higher than a conventional vehicle. But the upcoming models are prepared to reach around 300 miles of range. But. The government is trying to provide a helping hand with various incentives and tax benefits over Electric Vehicles.
Charging Time
Charging time depends on the level of the charger and the Electric Vehicle. As the Level-1 charger can charge electric vehicles take a minimum of 6 to 8 hours fully. The level-2 charger takes a minimum of 4 to 5 hours to fully charge. And the Level-3 DC fast charges take less than an hour to charge an electric vehicle up to 80%. But all of this is still slower than traditional vehicles as you can fill full tank in about 5-10 minutes and travel over a larger distance.
Lack of Infrastructure
Another reason why it is difficult to convince anyone to adopt Electric Vehicles is the lack of infrastructure. The electric vehicle charging infrastructure and services are taking a rise with the help of private companies and government policies but lack widespread, as the companies opt only for profit-making places.
