The new generation of electric vehicles is coming up with advanced technology and prime features. But one question always comes into my mind i.e. what is the dark side of EVs?
Everyday EVs news grabs our attention on various advantages of electric vehicles. But for a better understanding of EVs, we should know what are some major disadvantages of electric vehicles.
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Although electric vehicles are great inventions with lots of benefits but there are some downsides of electric vehicles that we will learn in this article.
Before moving toward the disadvantages of electrical vehicles let's summarise some features of electrical vehicles.
Features of Electric Vehicles
1. Electric vehicles uses energy stored in rechargeable battery packs.
2. The motor of an electric vehicle is usually smaller than the motor of an ICE vehicle.
3. Some electric vehicles uses gasoline and battery as a source of energy.
4. Electric vehicles contain a motor controller or coordination between battery and traction motor.
5. From electric vehicles less pollutant emits into the air.
6. Electric vehicles provide less maintenance and high performance.
7. Electric vehicle doesn't have a large engine so EVs contains lots of interior space.
8. Smooth and noise-free rides are possible due to electric vehicles.
9. Electric vehicles come with multiple charging features.
10. Through regenerative brakings electric vehicles can charge their batteries.
11. Electric vehicles provide more options for modern technology than other vehicles.
12. Some Electric Vehicles provide all-wheel drivetrain.
13. Some electric vehicles contain self-driving mode, wireless charging, and other new generation technology.
After understanding the features of electric vehicles let's gather knowledge about the downsides of an electric vehicle.
Disadvantages of Electric Vehicles
1. High battery replacement cost
2. Exploring battery recharge points problem
3. Higher initial investment than fuel vehicles
4. Electric vehicle's silence is also a disaster
5. Sometimes electric vehicles cost more for repairing and maintenance
6. EVs take a long time for charging
7. Electric vehicles provide minimum selection opportunities
1. High battery replacement cost
The battery of an electric vehicle is one of the most important part of EVs. All functionality of electric vehicles depends on their batteries. The performance of the battery is decline over time. So replacing EV batteries is more expensive than most of the parts of EVs.
2. Exploring battery recharge points problem
When we are driving electric vehicles out of town then we may suffer to find a recharge point for our EVs. This problem becomes worst when we are in a less dense area and there is no recharge station for charging EVs.
3. Higher initial investment than fuel vehicles
Although we can operate electric vehicles at a cheap price than ICE vehicles but for purchasing an electric vehicle we have to pay more than that of fuel vehicles. Also, some governments don't provide an incentive for purchasing EVs then in that case their price also increases.
4. Electric vehicle's silence is also a disaster
Electric vehicles don't have any kind of engine so EVs don't have any noise-producing elements which may lead to an increase the accidents. Some EVs produce artificial sound through the speaker but this drains a battery so for breaking the silence of EVs some solution is yet to be discovered.
5. Sometimes electric vehicles cost more for repairing and maintenance
Electric vehicles usually require less maintenance but if we have to replace or repair some important part of an electric vehicle like battery, traction motor, or motor controller we have to spend more than fuel vehicles.
6. EVs take a long time for charging
We can fill gas to our ICE vehicle in some fraction of time but for charging EVs we have to wait more and if we have to go somewhere early then charging EVs at that time may cause a headache.
7. Electric vehicles provide minimum selection opportunities
Electric vehicles are becoming popular day by day but at that time there are very less electric vehicles company that creates the right electric vehicle for the customer. So selecting suitable EVs from the market is a difficult task.
Cons / Effect of Electric Vehicles on the environment
1. Use of rare metals while manufacturing electric vehicles
2. Electric vehicles usually provide a shorter range than ICE vehicles
3. Electric vehicles produce pollution at the time of manufacturing
4. Sometimes electricity used for charging electric vehicles comes from non-renewable energy sources
5. The fire in electric vehicles battery is difficult to extinguish
6. After disposal electric vehicle produces non-degradable waste
1. Use of rare metals while manufacturing electric vehicles
The manufacturing of electric vehicles is an expensive process and while preparing circuit boards and batteries we have to use some rare material elements. For fulfilling the demand for electric vehicles the extensive use of rare metals will decrease the natural sources of that rare metals.
2. Electric vehicles usually provide a shorter range than ICE vehicles
The capacity of an electric vehicle per charge is less than that of an ICE vehicle with a full tank of gas. In today's situation, electric vehicles are useful for short rides but for covering long distances we have to use hybrid electric vehicles or ICE vehicles.
3. Electric vehicles produce pollution at the time of manufacturing
During operations, electric vehicles produce less pollution but at the time of manufacturing electric vehicles produce hazardous gases which create pollution in the environment. Various chemicals are required for the manufacturing of batteries which may lead to cause pollution.
4. Sometimes electricity used for charging electric vehicles comes from non-renewable energy sources
Electric workers work using electricity and for the production of electricity sometimes be used non-renewable energy sources like coal this may lead to the decrease of our natural resources.
5. The fire in electric vehicles battery is difficult to extinguish
EV experts predicted that some elements of electric vehicles increase the danger of fire in electric vehicles as these elements are known for their fire-supportive properties and this will increase the difficulty of fire extinguishing.
6. After disposal electric vehicle produces non-degradable waste
After the use of electric vehicles, we can dismantle the electric vehicle and use its useful parts and recycle the remainings but some parts of EV will not remain useful or recyclable so we have to dispose of them and this can increase the danger of producing non-degradable waste material on earth and environment.
Short thought
No doubt electric vehicles are futuristic things but before purchasing your first EV or while using EVs we must know the downsides of EVs.
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