Where Do I Find More Information About Electric Cars ?

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How Far Do Elecric Cars Go per Charge?

Estimated ranges per charge are shown in the specs for each cars. It's important to realize that many factors can change the distance which your car will go. These include temperatures, terrain, the condition of your batteries, tire pressure, and how fast you drive, etc. Advancements are being made in battery technology every year now and we are pleased to say that it is likely the car you buy today will go twice as far, or even 10 times as far someday when you replace your batteries.

How Do You Recharge Your Electric Car?

Most electric cars now have an on-board charging system. You simply plug an extention cord into your AC outlet in your garage and into the power plug of the car. This takes just a couple seconds to do! Some people feel this is "an inconvenience"... But, you have to consider the 10 minutes you spend at a gas station every couple weeks, out on the rain pumping your gas etc. (Some cars required 220 volt systems and are noted)

How Fast Do Electric Cars Go?

One of the biggest misconceptions about electric cars is that they go "slow like a golf cart". In fact, most electric cars are raring to blast down the road like a rocket. Electric devices are placed in most electric car controllers to make these cars not "burn rubber", accelerate smoothly and to not exceed speed restrictions imposed by state and federal governments.

How Long Do Batteries Last?

Most power packs for electric cars will last you many low-maintenance years. Many factors can help your batteries last longer. These include keeping your car in cooler temperatures, checking the fluid levels of lead acid batteries, not letting NiCad or Li-Ion based batteries reach full discharge, etc. Consult your owners manual and updates posted on manufacturer websites concerning proper maintenance. With advancements in battery technology it is likely the batteries you purchase in the future will double, triple and increase the range of your car dramtically!

How Safe are Electric Cars to Drive?

Many electric cars are made with lower weight frames, fiberglass bodies and plastics. All these allow the car to travel longer distances but make it necessary to drive slower. Electric cars should not be driven at their "maximum speeds" or speeds that are deemed unsafe. Also, electric cars are not recommended on streets that are dominated by higher weight gas cars, trucks, SUV's etc. As more people buy these low weight vehicles more cities will adopt "Green Street Initiatives" which restrict larger vehicles and inprove driving conditions for EV drivers. See our "Green streets" initiatives in our members section for more information about allocating "EV friendly" driving zones and changing your local speed regulations.

How Do You Know if an Electric Car is Legal to Drive in Your Area?

Laws regarding owning electric cars are chainging all the time. We cannot keep up with the changes, so we request all customers consult their local DMV's prior to purchasing an electric car. Most countries, cities and states are adopting "green street laws" (ElectricCars.com term) because of public requests. Gas prices are continuing to soar and people want these electrics to be allowed in their towns...

Some EV owners have no problems registering their cars. But, some DMV's are behind the times and you might need to talk to a supervisor if the clerk has no knowedge of EV laws. If your local DMV does not know the restrictions for low speed vehicles consult your local city officials.

Why Aren't More of these Electric Cars Being Sold at Local Car Dealers?

Car dealers are selling electric cars everywhere!... Find a car in our Online Showroom and we will connect your with active Electric Car dealers worldwide.or

Why Aren't the More Auto Manufacturers Building and Selling Electric Cars?

EV technology is new, but demand is growing. More manufacturers are building electric cars and in the coming years gas cars will be phased out. Please refer to our Electruc Car Dealer Listings f

Would You Give Me an Electric Car So I Can Promote Your Company?

Truthfully,we've been asked this so many times we've had to add it to our FAQs! There are about a billion customers who want to go electric. We've never needed to promote the cars.

The challenge has been helping the manufacturers develop electric cars that go far enough, fast enough and safe enough at an affordable price. This has taken us over a decade and the manufcaturers have billions of dollars invested... not much reason to give cars away at this time!

Why Are Some Electric Cars So Expensive?

A. Large auto manufacturers have finally begun to mass produce electric cars, components, batteries etc so prices are geting better all the time.

B.When you factor in the $30,000 to $50,000 you will save not buying gas over the next 10 years electric cars are a good investment. In fact it is possible owning your electric car will eventually cost less than your gas car. This is called a "breakeven", Gas cars NEVER break even. They just continue to cost you more gas.

C.We live in a world where people buy fancy cars like Mercedes, Ferarris, Porches and Rolls Royces for $80,000 up to hundreds of thousands and our society accepts this. So really are $40,000 electric cars all that expensive?... The challenge is getting people to realize how much gas will cost them and have them add that to the price of ANY gas car they buy. When you do this you realize even a $10,000 gas car will cost you $50,000 or more to own over time.

So Electric Cars really aren't out of line in pricing. And most importantly, people who are buying electric cars are not only saving money thier supporting clean technologies that will truly improve life on earth. We all want a healthy environment and a safer future Electric Car owners are actually doing something about it.

Since the 1880's people have been waiting for Electric Cars to be cheaper than gas... all the while watching gas prices climb to a point now that people are filing for bankruptcy, losing their homes, paying 3 times as much for groceries, there's recessions, unemployment, etc... WE CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER... Oil is an addiction, and the world has it BAD! Help us get these cars on the roads... If we keep going the world will be OIL FREE in 20 years!!!

Who's Buying these Electric Cars?

The people who are buying electric cars are saving money, supporting clean technologies, want a healthy environment and a safer future.

Gas prices will never go down. There will be worldwide stress over dwindling gas supplies. There will be wars caused over shortages. People are filing for bankruptcy, losing their homes, paying 3 times as much for groceries, there's recessions, unemployment, etc... WE CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER!!!

Oil is an addiction, and the world has it BAD! Help us get these cars on the roads... If we keep going the world will be OIL FREE in 20 years, if we don't...!!!

Since the 1880's people have been waiting for Electric Cars to be cheaper than gas... In the summer of 2008 gas prices hit $4.00 in the USA and reached a breakeven point with the cost of going electric. The people who are buying electric cars see what's coming in the next few years and are doing something now to support the industry that can save life on earth.

What are the Resale Values of Electric Cars?

Used electric cars are very rare. Currently, we don't have much information on the pricing of used EV's. But, it's a safe bet you will have no problem selling your EV down the road because the demand for EV's has gone up and up over the past 10 years, There's even a possibility some used EV's will sell for more than you pay for them today. Some of these cars are priced well below makret values and new batteries and superior components may be available in the future to upgrade used EV's making them even more valuable to future owners.

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Why Doesn't Our Government Help Electric Cars?

There's no simple answer for this. Let's start with the basic overview of the situation.

The government in the 1980's and 90's acted as if they believed a gallon of gas would always cost 55 cents! They supported oil companies, nuclear technology and oil burning electric plants. They very rarely gave incentives for auto makers to build more efficient cars. In fact in one instance a bill was passed in the early 90's called the "Clean Air Iniative" but it was later killed by the Bush administration in 2003 just before it was to begin phasing out gas cars. 6 years after that decision was made gas prices soared and the world plummetted into the worst recession in 80 years!

The government even gave tax incentives for businesses to buy gas guzzling cars like HUMMERS in the early 00's. Some admistrations actually SUED ELECTRIC CAR MAKERS to halt the progress of clean vehicle technologies (GM/Chevron vs TOYOTA RAV 4 EV 2003) You can read more about this "path to gas addiction" in our Electric Car History section.

Government "experts" did not foresee the mess that evolved in the middle east. They did not realize there would come a day when 40 million gas cars would be built every year and oil prices would exceed all predictions.

Now, our next generations will pay for their mistakes. This is why our economy is faced with recessions caused by high gas prices. This is why you are spending thousands of dollars for gas, and why your groceries haven gotten so expensive!

The oil industry knows most people will complain about gas prices and do NOTHING... It may be too late for the governments of the world to help. WE HAVE TO END OIL OIL ADDICTION OURSELVES...

Thankfully, in the past few years some incentive programs have been introduced where the government will help auto manufacturers build Electric Cars and motivate the public to own them. But, when considering buying your electric car please look at the larger picture. It's not always about how much one person saves... We all have to do something to end the gas addiction.

What Happens if Your Electric Car Breaks Down?

Electric car drive trains and components are very simple. Unlike gasoline burning cars that have hundreds (even thousands) of complex moving parts, belts, hoses, oil (yuck), coolant fluids, fuel lines, pistons, plugs, injectors, starter motors... etc. All electrc cars have basically the same 3 things. Batteries, a motor and a controller... These normally will give you many years of maintenance free driving.. Most golf cart repair services in your area will be able to change or replace the batteries, controller or your motor with a screwdriver and a couple wrenches. Replacement parts are available from the manufacturers directly. (Consult your operation manual) We will also be listing premium repair services on our website as they become more available.

What Happens if Your Electric Car Wears Out?

All mechanical devises wear out eventually. Your car will last longer if properly maintained and driven within the guidelines suggested by the manufacturer. When your batteries wear out you generally will notice your car will just not be as "zippy" as normal. Electric motors don't normally wear out but if it may lose some strength or maybe a bearing will wear eventually... Controllers usually never fail if cared for properly... Take care of your electric car and it should last a long long time.

Do Electric Cars Have Warrantees?

Most manufacturers offer limited warrantees. However, the customer is responsible for shipping the car to the manufacturer for service.

Is it Worth the Effort to Buy an Electric Car?

Yes! Many of our members and customers have become celebrities in their towns. Some are asked to appear at special events, in parades and on news programs. People will come up to you and ask where you got your electric car, how you like it and let's face it... You'll be one of a very few people who is actually doing something to help the world... not just talking. Being one of the first owners of these cars usually makes for some great bragging rights!