Electric Car Fables: Solved

Due to the new ban on petrol and diesel vehicle sales coming in within the decade, all thoughts have been with the electric car market. There are many concerns towards ”going green”, ranging from cost to battery range. Some believe you can’t drive in the rain! Today, however, we’re here to solve the electric car fables.

You Shouldn’t Drive EVs in the Rain

Presently, 164,100 electric cars are on UK roads. Unfortunately, 17% of the English population believe that electric cars can not be driven in the rain! 

All-electric car safety points go through intense testing before they can go on sale; this is to be sure they are in line with health and safety regulations. Furthermore, electric cars have been broadly tested in several different weather conditions to ensure safety and to test and achieve maximum performance. Finally, believe it or not, the electric charging points are actually waterproof! 

You Cannot Use EVs for Long-Distance Travel

Around 48% of people are anxious about the battery running out on a long journey. 2 in 5 people discouraged from purchasing an electric vehicle as they conclude you cant drive them long-distance! This, however, is a false statement. There is a large variety of electric car models, and every single one has a range of well over 100 miles, some of the larger electric cars even offer around 400 miles on a single charge. New electric cars coming in 2021 and beyond also promise to upgrade their battery life offering more miles for lower costs.

You’re Unable to Go Through a Car Wash in an EV 

Commonly, electricity and water do not mix, but in this case, they are very friendly! As we mentioned earlier, before going on sale electric vehicles go through many safety tests; one of these includes a soak test. It is just as safe to put an electric vehicle through a car wash as it is petrol or diesel. 

There is No Environmentally Friendly Way to Dispose of Used Car Batteries

A whopping 54% of drivers believe that there is not an ”eco-friendly” way to dispose of used electric car batteries. Some of the batteries are covered by something called battery directive. This is an EU policy which:

“regulates the manufacturing and disposal of batteries and accumulators in the European Union to protect human health and the environment from hazardous substances such as mercury and cadmium.”

The policy requires that at least 50% of lithium-ion batteries must be recycled in its entirety. Also, many energy companies intend to use worn batteries as storage packs. 

Electric Cars Are Not as Powerful as their Petrol and Diesel Counterparts

On average, an EV can accelerate from 0-60mph in just six seconds. This is actually quicker than a lot of petrol or diesel vehicles. The fastest electric vehicle reaches speeds of up to 249 miles per hour and reaches the speed of 60 miles per hour in just 1.69 seconds!