Find the Perfect Electric Vehicle for This Summer

Achieve Efficiency and Sustainability When You Use Your Volkswagen Electric Car On Your Next Road Trip

It’s no secret that gas prices have been on the rise, forcing you to set aside more money to fill up your vehicle than you originally bargained for.

This can be especially inconvenient if you’re in the middle of planning a family road trip for summer break where you’ll be making frequent stops to fill up your tank. Now, more than ever, is the perfect time to switch to a VW electric car for sale, like the Volkswagen ID.4.

Before you make the switch, it’s important to research all the offerings of new electric cars and what brands are most reliable.

We’ll give you a head start. Your Volkswagen dealer can help.

Explore Volkswagen’s Electric Car Model

For starters, Volkswagen’s first electric car, the ID.4, was the 2021 winner of the World Car of the Year award. In addition to having the latest suite of safety and convenience features, the VW ID.4 can drive up to 275 miles on a single charge. That should be more than enough to get you through the workweek.

However, if you’re making summer travel plans from Houston, you should be able to confidently drive to places like Austin, San Antonio, and Lafayette with no stops if you leave with a full battery.

Additionally, this VW electric car for sale is one of the most competitively priced on the market with a starting MSRP of $41,230⁠2 (as low as $33,730⁠ after potential federal tax credit).

Visiting a Volkswagen dealer near you, like VW Cypress, can help expedite your switch to a new electric car. However, we have plenty of used cars as well that run on gas, just in case you’re not ready to make the leap to EV.

Regardless of whether you decide to go with a used car or one fresh out of the factory, your Volkswagen electric car will integrate efficiency and sustainability. Once you switch to an electric car, you won’t ever want to go back.

Learning More About Your New Electric Car

First, let’s clarify how an electric vehicle actually works. Rather than using an internal combustion engine, these types of cars are powered by an electric motor that is battery operated. In lieu of filling up your vehicle with gas, you charge it.

Before you find an electric car to call your own, it’s beneficial to learn more about all it can do, along with the other perks of owning an electric vehicle. Of course, the biggest benefit to owning an electric car is that it’s better for the environment because there isn’t fuel being polluted into the air. And since electric cars don’t require fuel, you’ll also save a ton of money on gas.

Electric cars also don’t need as much maintenance compared to cars that feature a combustion engine. Motors found in electric vehicles have less parts, ultimately leading to a reduced need for service and maintenance.

Charging Your Volkswagen Electric Car

You can drive across the country with an electric vehicle. Electrify America, one of the top brands for EV charging stations, can be found in a plethora of states and has plans to spread even more throughout the country. Did you know that some hotels even offer charging stations for your electric vehicle? Once you’re done exploring for the day, just charge it overnight to prepare for your next adventure.

Some establishments also have charging stations in their parking lot. These are convenient because your car will be able to charge while you shop or dine. However, be cautious of what charging station you use. They aren’t all the same, and there are three different types out there.

The first tier is the slowest and can be compared to a standard 120-volt plug. You might want to avoid this kind if your battery is close to empty, as it may need many hours to return to a full charge.

You’re more likely to find a charger that’s a part of the second level. These are able to supply your vehicle with a full battery in less than 10 hours. The cost typically varies, but is usually greatly cheaper than gas.

Lastly, the third and top level, called Direct Current Fast Chargers, is your most time-effective option. These chargers can refill your battery in nearly 20 minutes, so they may come in handy when you’re in a hurry to arrive at your destination.

Be sure to consider the weather when you’re behind the wheel. Electric vehicles actually lose power faster in the cold than they do in warm weather. This goes to show that there’s no better time for a summer road trip in your VW new electric car.

Start at a Volkswagen Dealer Near You

Don’t wait to make the switch to an electric vehicle. At VW Cypress, we have countless VW electric cars for sale just waiting to be driven. No matter if you’re looking for a used car or want to be the first owner, our Volkswagen dealer has it all.

Regardless of your budget, our employees can work with you to find the car of your dreams. In addition to carrying used cars and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone a 100+ inspection, we also have plenty of great deals on VW products and services in our specials section.

Test drive a Volkswagen electric car at VW Cypress, located at 19550 Northwest Fwy. You can also contact us at (281) 532-8824 or by using the contact form on our website.

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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