Is it a good deal to buy an electric car?
February 19 2024,
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular on our roads. They are part of a distinctly greener trend, and bring with them many advantages. Why buy an electric vehicle? Read on to find out!
Improving the Environment
From the outset, combating pollution and improving air quality are among the priorities of government stakeholders, and car manufacturers like Volvo Electric have quickly understood this.
Moreover, in the fight to improve the environment, recent data clearly show that electric vehicles have the edge when it comes to improving our surroundings. In this respect, the carbon footprint of an electric car, like the brand-new Volvo EX30, is not only better when driven and recharged at an electric vehicle charging station, but also over its entire life cycle.
By way of illustration, an electric vehicle emits between two and six times less CO2 than a petrol-fuelled vehicle, from its production to the end of its life on the road.
Let’s go one step further: automotive pollution is also noise pollution. And electric vehicles are much quieter than gasoline-powered vehicles. This difference is even more noticeable for pedestrians. Moreover, for the driver, it brings a certain level of comfort, with a sound environment that’s more pleasant to the ear.
Finally, in the column of advantages, we mustn’t forget the economic aspect. An electric vehicle costs less to run than a vehicle running on gasoline. While the price of fuel continues to yo-yo, the price of electricity is always lower than the price of gasoline at the service station.
Incidentally, the maintenance costs of an electric vehicle are lower than those of a combustion-powered car, which requires more mechanical parts, lubricants and fluids.
The Sino-Swedish automaker has been a pioneer in the field, constantly innovating to improve the features of its electric vehicles like the Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge.
Government Incentives for Electric Vehicles
To encourage fleet renewal in Québec and Canada, government subsidies of up to $12,000 have been introduced by Québec and Ottawa.
Moreover, electric vehicle subsidy also extends to charging stations, with the Québec government granting up to $600 for the installation of a type 2 charging station at home.
Government assistance is available not only for electric cars, but also for plug-in hybrids, for example.
Take advantage of these government subsidies and save on the purchase or lease of your next Volvo electric vehicle.
Vehicles with Extended Range
The changes made to the first electric vehicles show how quickly electric cars and SUVs have to evolve to remain competitive.
This competition can be seen most directly in the range of these vehicles. Year-round, long-distance use of such vehicles is also a matter of debate. Volvo is constantly adjusting its range to meet this need.
For example, the XC40 Recharge, with its many features and Volvo Cars application, and the Volvo C40 are now available with a single engine that extends the range of these vehicles from 359 km to 472 km for the XC40 Recharge and 478 km for the C40. As for the 2025 Volvo EX30, with its innovative applications, its range is currently estimated at 442 km.
In short, carmakers, and Volvo in particular, are looking to market high-performance vehicles with a long range. This desire is even greater with the new Volvo models.
Finally, with the proliferation of rapid charging stations on our roads and the possibility of installing your own type 2 charging station at home, the range issue is on the way to being resolved by the major automakers.
Furthermore, charging time certainly depends on your model and the type of charging station, but on average, with a rapid charging station it only takes 20 to 30 minutes to recharge 80% of the battery. That’s more than enough time to keep going. In addition, current studies indicate that governments want to install even more rapid charging stations on major roads within the next three years.
In conclusion, the advantages of acquiring an electric vehicle are numerous. Your Volvo dealership invites you to take one of our electric vehicles for a test drive.
Come and discover all our electric models at Volvo West-Island, near Highway 40 and just a few minutes from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. A team of experts will answer all your questions. Happy shopping!
