EVs Are The Best Student Cars, And Here's Why
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Do you have a child heading off to college this year? Has your child
just passed their driving test, and are they looking for something
to get them to and from school? Whatever you're looking for, you'll
want to check out Electric Vehicles, or EVs for them. Here's just a
few reasons why they're great for students. Used EVs Are Cheaper Than You'd Think
Firstly you'll be thinking about prices. You don't want to spend a
fortune on an EV for your child, as it's most likely going to be
their first car. You don't have to worry though, as an older EV is
going to be cheaper than you'd think.
If you go for a smaller, older model EV, you can expect to pay
around $5,000 and $7,000. That's obviously not cheap, but it gets
you an excellent car that should stand the test of time. For that
price, you can get city car sized models like the Mitsubishi iMiev
and the Fiat 500e. You can also get a first generation Nissan Leaf
for that price.
As you can see, you don't need to drop a lot of cash on an EV to get
a good model, that your child can use.
An Older EV Will Have A Limited Range
If you're going with an older EV, then you'll see that they usually
have a lower mileage. 'A lot of older models had quite low ranges,
right out of the gate' says EV writing expert Imogen Mann, from
Essay Services
and
Ukservicesreviews.
'For example, the Nissan Leaf had a range of just 81 miles, and the
2014 Fiat 500e could do 84 miles when brand new.'
If you're buying an EV for a student, that's a good thing. You'll
want them to use the car for short trips to school or college or
back, rather than heading off on trips hundreds of miles away. The
older cars with limited range will ensure that they stay in range,
so you don't have to think about where they are.
Once they're home, they'll have to stay there for a while too. These
cars can take anywhere from 8 to 24 hours to fully charge once
plugged in, so you'll be sure they're home and staying out of
trouble while they're waiting.
No Worrying About Gas Money
Another concern when you buy your child a car is the gas money.
Where will the money come from to fuel the car? If you get them an
EV, then that isn't a problem. A student watching their pennies
won't have to worry about a thing, as they don't need to find gas
money. Instead, they'll plug their car in and let it fuel up while
they're at home in their dorm. It's perfect for high school students
too, as they won't need to worry about fueling up either. They just
plug the car in when they get home, and they're done.
The added benefit here is that they won't be able to spend extra in
the gas station when they're getting fuel. Some parents will give
their child a charge card, just for gas. However, it's very tempting
to buy snacks and other goodies while they're in there, driving the
costs up. That won't happen if they have an EV.
So Much Less Maintenance To Worry About
'When it comes to an EV, you'll see there's much less maintenance'
says writer Dwayne Philips from
Revieweal
and
Elite Assignment Help.
'That makes them a lot cheaper to maintain, something that makes
life a lot easier for both you and the student in your life.'
Unlike a regular car, there's no oil to change, or coolant that
needs flushing. The tires need to be changed every 60,000 miles or
so, and the friction brakes need replacing when they wear out, and
that's it. It makes repairs so much cheaper, perfect for a first
car.
As you can see, there's so many reasons why you should look into an
EV as a student's first car. Whether they're still in high school or
they're going off to college, it has a lot of advantages that
they'll thank you for. |