Imagine This…

One morning in 2035 you wake up. The roads outside your window is quite. No noise of engines, no smoke of chimneys. Like mobile phones, the charging of cars is taking place in your apartment parking. Petrol pumps? Very few utilize them nowadays.

This is not a science fiction. And this is the future now the electric vehicles (EVs) are at the head.

Why are electric vehicles at the edge of becoming the new wave of transportation, and why it is important that one might imagine?

1. EVs are Greener and cleaner

Among the greatest factors that have led to the developing of the EVs is the fact that they are environmental friendly. Traditional automobiles are petrol-based or diesel-based. These fuels emit toxic gases to the air and contribute to global warming.

Zero tailpipe emissions, on the other hand, are produced by electric vehicles. This implies that they do not emit smoke or gases during their operation.

Although power is given using coal today, most countries are gradually moving to utilise clean power generation such as that of solar and wind. Thus, cleaner and cleaner EVs are being become each year.

 Easy Victory:

• Clean air
• Less pollution
• Healthier cities

2. Calmer, Quieter, Peaceful

You might have heard that: Electric vehicles are very silent. They do not produce loud engine noise unlike fuel cars.

This can lower the sound pollution particularly in the highly populated urban areas. Fewer cars on the road mean good sleep, reduced stress and peaceful neighbourhoods.

Picture a city where there can be calm in the middle of the rush hour. That is what EVs can deliver.

3. Smart usage of Energy

EVs are not only cars , they are like a moving power bank.

There are now some electric vehicles being developed to feed power back to the power grid when they are not in use. This is Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. It is able to supply power in homes and offices as well as save on electric bills.

Your car can even sustain your home in a black out in the future!

4. EVs Is Benefiting the Entire World Not only Economic Countries

A large number of people believe that electric vehicles are meant only in the developed countries. This is however rapidly changing.

Places such as India, Kenya and Philippines are experiencing a boom in terms of electric scooters, rickshaws and mini-cars. These EVs are less expensive, less demanding to be maintained and are suitable in city traffic.

Solar-charged EVs are being used even in the rural areas where petrol is a rare commodity.

EVs are not reserved to luxury. They belong to anyone.

5. A Silent Advantage of EVs is that they Save Water

Most of us were not aware that some much water is used in the production of petrol, and diesel. In the oil refining process, as well as the extraction process, the fuel sector gobbles up gigantic quantities of clean water.

Electric cars that save thousands of litres of water throughout their life with the omission of this process.

Thus, the conversion to EVs is also beneficial in conservation of water – an aspect that is not usually discussed.

6. Less repairs, less head ache

There are less moving parts of electric cars in comparison with petrol or diesel cars. That means:

• Reduced possibilities of failure
• Low repair charges
• Fewer repair trips to the mechanic

There is no engine oil, there are no gears boxes, and there are no fuel injectors. EVs are less complicated devices, and this simplifies the life of their owners.

7. A new economy, New Jobs, New Apps

You can ask yourself a question like this – won’t the reduction of repairing work harm the car mechanics?

Indeed there will be transformation in the auto service industry. But also, meanwhile, there are new demands for job functions emerging:

• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Battery recycling
• Custom application developers of EVs
• Intelligent fleet managers

It will soon experience a brand new EV tech economy especially in software and intelligent systems.

8. Artificially Intelligent Drive

Electric vehicles do not only have batteries in them, they are driven by smartness.

To provide assistance in:

• Recommend alternative routes
• Drink less gas, Save on gas and energy by driving with efficiency.
• Widescreen alarm before parts break

Most EVs are going to be driven without a human driver in the nearest future. This will also facilitate safe and easy travel, particularly to the old or the handicapped.

9. The public transport is also going electric.

Personal cars are not the only ones that will become electric. All over the world:

• Buses
• Trains
• Delivery vans
• Taxis

…are being electrified.

This is assisting in minimizing the pollution to a far greater extent. As an illustration, electric buses in Delhi or in Pune have already saved millions of litres of diesel.

10. EVs are Long Term Cheap

The current cost of EVs might be higher than the one of cars, yet the cost of vehicle operation is significantly lower.

So what does it all mean:

• No fuel prices (cheaper to charge)
• Minimum maintenance
• Tax and government subsidies

In more than 5 years, an EV owner can save between 1.5 to 2 lakhs or above as against an owner of a fuel vehicle.

The prices of batteries are also declining which implies that the prices of EVs will be equal to the fuel vehicles soon.

11. The EV Batteries Have More Life Today

Previously, some people were afraid that EV batteries will be short lived. However, these days the batteries give continuous working up to 8-10 years and above.

Also, due to having lived in cars, they can be used to store the energy at home (solar power, backup use, etc.).

Recycling of batteries is also becoming better making EVs less wasteful as well.

12. The Future EV Charging is becoming easier

Where will I charge it? It is one of the greatest EV concerns.

And here is the good news:

• Electric plugging points would be appearing in malls, offices, petrol pumps and even at homes
• Fast chargers are nowadays able to provide 80% charge within 30-40 minutes

•   The closest charging points are presented by most of the applications.

Charging does not pose a problem in the cities such as Bengaluru, Jaipur and in Delhi.

13. Do they have Problems?

Yes, EVs, as any other technology, have their problems:

• It is costly to start with
• Charging is time consuming
• Limited availability in certain price ranges
• Mining of battery materials such as lithium should be carried out with care

But the remedies are not too far behind:

• Improved batteries (solid-state, sodium-ion)
• Less expensive EVs
• Regulations of good mining by the government

It is minor bumps on the road in comparison with the huge advantages.

14. The efforts of Governments

The electric vehicles are currently being actively pushed and promoted by most governments in the world.

Some examples:

• India delivers FAME subsidies and GST reductions
• Norway expects to sell exclusively electric vehicles in 2025
• The United States and China are spending billions of dollars in electric car infrastructure

Why? Since EVs make nations achieve their climate targets and lessen fuel dependency.

15. Cars Plus More- The EV Boom of the 2-Wheeler

The 2-wheelers are the kings of India roads. And that is where the electric vehicles are expanding the most!

Smart scooters are being made by brands such as Ola Electric, Ather, TVS, and Bajaj with:

• Long range
• Fast charging
• Application software and smart screens

Electric bikes and cycles are also benefiting youngsters in colleges, delivery branches and the elderly who are finding commute easier.

16. EVs + Solar = Freedom to the extreme

Imagine this:

• Your car is charged by you using solar panels in your roof.
• You lead a green lifestyle by transporting with a hundred percent clean power source
• You find yourself Earth-bound and you never go to a petrol-pump again

This is the dream that is coming true to many families in India.

The era of home solar charging is cheap and mainstream. In the case of net metering, individuals will gain even by selling excess electricity to the grid.

17. Mythology of EVs Lighten Up Them

Let us clear a few common doubts:

Myth 1: Those who drive EVs do not go far

Facts: New EVs offer a range of 300-500 km which can be used on a daily basis.

Myth 2 EVs do not operate in hot or cold regions

Fact: New battery technology performs excellently even on rough weather

Myth 3: Charging: it takes hours

Fact: 80% can be charged by fast chargers in less than one hour.

Myth 4: Lack of enough lithium

Fact: The future is recycling + new material (sodium-ion)

Conclusion: The Road Ahead

Electric vehicles do not offer another alternative; they are the future of the movement of the world

EVs have a long list of benefits because of better health, savings, cleaner cities, smarter technology, etc.

Of course, there are a few speed bumps. However, the way is clear, and it goes to a more green, silent, intelligent future.

Therefore whether EVs will be a usual thing or not is not a good question, rather, when will you be in the ride?