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What are the disadvantages of electric cars?
I’m on the fence when it comes to buying an electric car, but my son wants one. I’ve heard all about the advantages, but what are some of the disadvantages of electric cars?
Chanice Boyd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s best to understand the full scope of an EV before moving forward with such a big decision. We’re all familiar with the environmental advantages, but there may be some contradictory disadvantages.
Zero emissions, great performance, and lower maintenance costs are some of the advantages of EVs. However, as more people adopt
electric cars
, production and sales have begun to increase, putting EVs in the limelight. With more attention on electric cars, we can finally get a good idea of areas that may need improving. Notable disadvantages of electric cars:
- Batteries require rare metals that are hard to get and may cause conflict.
- Production and manufacturing of electric cars create more emissions.
- Electric cars are still expensive to buy.
- Electric car range is still limited compared to gas-powered cars.
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