The Five Core Benefits of Electric Vehicles

Why You Should Consider a New VW Electric Car for Sale for Your Next Purchase

Electric vehicles are all the rage right now. According to recent statistics, electric vehicles represented close to 11 percent of all new vehicle sales in 2021. The website Inside EVs reports that more than 5.7 million electric vehicles were sold during the first eight months of 2022.

Clearly, there is a sea change happening here in the automobile market, and much of it has transpired in the past five years or so. What changed? First, the vehicles themselves got better. Manufacturers rolled out better designs with more advanced features and superior batteries. Another advancement is the charging infrastructure. Charging stations are everywhere now, which means that drivers of EVs are no longer afraid of getting stranded without a charging solution.

So, what exactly are the core benefits of electric vehicles? How do they stack up these days compared to traditional vehicles? Let’s break down the core benefits.

Core Benefit #1 – They Solve the Gas Problem

Over the summer, we saw some of the highest gas prices in history. In fact, some truck and SUV drivers reported paying well over $100 for a tank of gas. Guess who was able to make it through relatively unscathed by high gas prices. If you said EV drivers, you’d be correct.

Although charging an electric vehicle isn’t free, it costs way less than a tank of gas. Recent charging statistics estimate that it costs anywhere between $10 and $30 to charge an EV, depending on the vehicle itself and the charging method.

Core Benefit #2 – Electric Vehicles Are Affordable Now

Although there are still some electric vehicle manufacturers that are charging over $100,000 for their new electric cars, other manufacturers, like Volkswagen, believe that electric vehicles should be affordable. The VW ID.4, which is the first all-electric SUV from Volkswagen, has a starting MSRP of $37,495.

Core Benefit #3 – New EVs Come with a Nice Tax Credit

Through the Inflation Reduction Act, purchasers of brand-new electric vehicles are eligible for a tax credit worth up to $7,500. However, one of the major caveats is that the vehicle must have been built in the United States.

Good news for EV buyers out there – the VW ID.4 has shifted its manufacturing to a plant located in Chattanooga, TN. The 2023 model year of the VW ID.4 will qualify for the tax credit.

Core Benefit #4 – Electric Vehicles Have Incredible Range Now

One of the big holdups for drivers regarding electric vehicles was the range. Simply put, when electric vehicles first rolled off the assembly line, their maximum driving range on a single charge wasn’t too impressive.

However, the range issue is quite different when looking at new electric cars. EVs can now go farther than ever. In fact, the VW ID.4 Pro model can travel up to 275 miles on a single charge.

Core Benefit #5 – Electric Vehicles Impact the Climate the Least

According to recent statistics, toxic pollution is one of the leading risk factors for non-communicable diseases. One of the driving forces behind toxic pollution are vehicles powered by fossil fuels.

One huge benefit of electric vehicles that affects everyone is they are the least impactful on the environment when compared to traditional vehicles. This is why the push is being made to have EVs represent 50 percent of the vehicle market by 2030. It will go a long way in preserving the planet.

Ready to Try Out an Electric Vehicle? Visit VW Cypress!

For those of you looking for the new VW electric car for sale, the good news is that we have the Volkswagen ID.4 right here at VW Cypress. Simply get in touch with us or stop by our dealership to arrange a test drive of this game-changing vehicle. As one of the best new electric cars on the market, we’re sure you’ll be impressed by this EV.

Not yet in the market for an electric vehicle? No problem!

As the leading Volkswagen dealer in Houston, VW Cyprus carries a wide variety of new cars, used cars, and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Additionally, we’re always running great deals on VW products and services in our specials section. Finally, the team at VW Cypress can help you find financing for your new or used vehicle. Simply visit the financing section of our site to get started.

VW Cypress is conveniently located at 19550 Northwest Fwy in Houston. Call us at (281) 532-8824 or e-mail us directly using the contact form on our website. For routine maintenance, service, or repairs, please contact the VW service center to make an appointment.

Important notification to our customers: Volkswagen Cypress SALES operations will move into its new location at 11411 Farm to Market 1960 West in Houston, TX, after the holidays! SERVICE operations will also move to a new location after the holidays. Its new stand-alone building can be found at 10828 Steepletop Drive in Houston, TX, located just one minute away from the SALES.

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