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Are electric cars weaker than gas cars?
I have a need for speed and was wondering if electric cars were weaker than gas cars?
Kara Vanderbeek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
When you want to go fast, you want to go
fast
! Electric cars are quicker than gas but have slower top speeds. Many electric cars can get from 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds, but because of the way power is distributed, they can’t top out at Ferrari or Maclaren speeds yet. The main reason EVs (electric vehicles) can accelerate so fast is due to their
efficiency
. The power goes directly to the wheelbase without having to first run through a transmission like gas-powered cars. However, this lack of transmission is also what’s keeping it from attaining faster top-end speeds. Yet speed isn’t the only indicator of power. The new
Hummer EV has a mind-blowing 1,000 horsepower
with tons of towing power making it a force to be reckoned with. Regardless of your horsepower and top-end speed, you’re going to want to make sure you have the best car insurance available to you.
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