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2020
Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Cars
Electric cars are predicted to be a means of transportation in the future. Almost all car manufacturers are competing to produce electric vehicles. Tesla was the earliest to develop electric-powered cars. Now, even Chinese and Indian car manufacturers have ventured into electric cars. Despite being a central part of the future automotive world, electric cars are not just superior to cars made from oil.
Advantages of Electric Cars
Environmentally friendly
Lower carbon emissions and less pollution than using fuel.
In contrast to conventional cars that use oil, the result of combustion releases carbon dioxide emissions into the air.
Electric cars also produce smoother, quieter, and quieter sounds. Of course this is different from cars in general that use a diesel engine, for example, so that it produces a loud sound and tends to be noisy.
More efficient
Save energy that is greater than the use of fuel when the vehicle is driving. The use of energy is more efficient when there is a traffic jam.
Based on research on electric cars, to reach distances of up to 120 kilometers. Meanwhile, if you use fuel it requires twice as much.
Smarter and more sophisticatedOnly electric vehicles have an Intelligent Transport System (ITS). That is, the vehicle can brake itself in case of a collision.Intelligent Transport System (ITS) is a car security system where the car will stop immediately before crashing into something. This system makes electric cars the safest cars. Speaking of speed, maneuvering with electric vehicles is more powerful. In this car, the driving speed will be felt faster thanks to the short torque working towards the car wheels.
Easier Maintenance
Easy maintenance because it does not require oil changes and so on and maintenance only needs battery maintenance. The electric engine used in these vehicles is easier to maintain and the treatment is light.
Space Saving and Practical
The battery in an electric car is more flexible, so the shape of the car can be smaller. Some of the tiny electric cars include the BMW i3s or the Renault Twizy. This tiny car is suitable for use in Indonesia so that it can continue to drive in traffic jams or enter narrow alleys.
In addition, electric cars use batteries as driving power so that they can be recharged at home. It is easy to refill, in addition to providing refill posts, electric car owners can also recharge at their respective homes. Just plug in the cable or charge that is suitable for your electric car.
Disadvantages of Electric Cars
Distance and Recharge Time
Currently, battery capacity and charging time are weaknesses. The use of batteries as a source of engine driving makes electric cars have limitations in distance. The farthest distance that an electric car can travel is 120 kilometers.
Electric cars require recharging after a distance of several kilometers. For a distance of up to 120 kilometers, an electric car requires a full 6 hours of electric charging.
Speed Limit
Although it has abundant torque due to direct power distribution, unfortunately the speed of this electric car is still limited. This is because the engine in an electric car cannot be modified. Incorrect oprek can cause a short circuit and even a fire.
Therefore, if you are a speed lover then an electric car is not right for you.
Expensive
It turns out that electric car batteries have to be replaced every 3-10 years, and the batteries are quite expensive. But it depends on the type and replacement of the battery. Not only the battery, although many people are interested in this electric car, unfortunately it is still very difficult to get this car.
Untested
Currently, public knowledge about electric cars is of course still minimal. Therefore, this certainly affects the used price. In addition, electric cars are also untested.