A battery electric vehicle (BEV) has fewer moving parts than a traditional gasoline/diesel car. Servicing is relatively easy, less frequent and generally cheaper than a petrol/diesel vehicle.
All electric vehicle batteries are degrading (becoming less efficient). Most car manufacturers guarantee that electric vehicle batteries will not degrade below a certain level for about eight years. It may be necessary to replace a battery in an electric vehicle if you own it.Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) also have a gasoline or diesel engine that requires servicing, so a PHEV costs more to maintain than a BEV.
Fewer emissions: By choosing to drive an electric vehicle, you help reduce harmful air pollution from exhaust gases. An electric vehicle has no exhaust emissions but still generates some level of greenhouse gas emissions when charging from the grid.
Renewable Energy: If you have a photovoltaic system and charge your electric vehicle during the day, you can further reduce your greenhouse gas emissions. Another option is to get GreenPower from your electricity provider.Even if you charge your electric vehicle from the grid, your electricity comes from renewable energy sources.
When EV charging is managed effectively, especially during off-peak electricity demand periods, it helps us create a flatter grid demand profile over a typical 24-hour period. This will help us:
Across the country, electric vehicles can support Australia's liquid fuel energy security. Australia is currently heavily dependent on other countries for oil imports.Electric vehicles can easily run on local, renewable energy sources, reducing our dependence on foreign oil. EVs will not be affected if fuel supplies to Australia are ever disrupted or fuel costs increase significantly.