The growing popularity of electric vehicles is no surprise considering every year they become more advanced, powerful and cheaper to own. The electricity needed to run an EV is much cheaper (measured in cents per kilometre) than the fuel required to drive a petrol-driven car the same distance.

EVs require less maintenance than petrol-driven cars because they don't need engines, gearboxes, spark plugs, motor oil or exhaust systems. Brake wear is significantly reduced due to regenerative braking (this means EVs can recharge their batteries using braking power when the car is not accelerating). This makes them very reliable because they contain fewer parts that wear out over time.

Battery life is a common question for EV owners. Vehicle battery capacity will reduce over time (8-20 years) depending on a number of factors including usage and charging behaviour. Batteries can be repurposed several times before being recycled. Around 95 – 98% of the materials can be extracted and reused when finally recycled.

Unlike petrol-driven cars, EVs deliver smooth acceleration, giving EV owners confidence when overtaking or merging onto the freeway. EVs generally have their batteries mounted along the bottom of the vehicle and a lower centre of gravity, resulting in better handling and cornering while driving. In addition, many are more spacious than similarly sized petrol-driven cars due to the placement of the batteries and the electric motor taking up less space and providing more room for passengers, groceries, or luggage.