How Driving an EV Can Save You Money Atlanta GA

As you’re probably aware, gas prices can change dramatically in the matter of just a few months, or even a few weeks! One minute, gas is only a few dollars per gallon, and the next minute, it’s nearly doubled in price. Keeping up with the fickle ways of the gas companies can soon become frustrating, and it’s easy to feel trapped in the cycle. When you drive an EV, you don’t have to worry about those changing prices anymore! Not only is electricity cheaper than gasoline overall, but the prices are far more stable. You’ll be able to predict how much it will cost to charge your car, and budget accordingly without getting surprised by a drastic raise in price. According to the eGallon Metric, driving an EV is comparable to paying about $1.19 per gallon of gas. That’s certainly a price we could get used to!

As we mentioned above, electricity prices stay more or less the same over time. However, there are certain times when it will be a bit cheaper to charge your EV. The electricity that charges your vehicle is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), and when you use a home charging station, that cost will show up in your monthly electric bill. That may sound intimidating, but keep in mind that that’s money that will no longer be wasted at the gas pump. Plus, home charging stations from Mopar have the ability to pair with your Wi-Fi network, and you can actually get alerts sent directly to your smartphone. Your charging station will notify you when electricity is at its most affordable throughout the day, so you can take advantage of the best times to charge up your vehicle. 

Lots of the maintenance costs for your vehicle are a direct result of the gas-powered engine. Consider even the simplest services like an oil change. The oil is required in a gas-powered car to keep the engine running smoothly. You also have to change out oil filters as they get clogged with debris over time. A traditional gas powertrain is comprised of hundreds of different moving parts, while an electric powertrain is far simpler. The inner workings also stay a lot cleaner due to the elimination of exhaust. Therefore, you won’t have to worry about many of the most common maintenance services of a gas vehicle. Plus, many gas-powered vehicles have issues with the catalytic converter over time. This is the piece that processes exhaust within your car, and affects how efficiently your car can run. When there’s an issue with the catalytic converter, it produces a foul, sulphuric smell inside the vehicle, and also makes your car run less efficiently. With an EV, you don’t have to worry about any of these issues, and you also get to enjoy emissions-free driving!

Here at Akins CDJR, we want to help everyone in the Atlanta area find an EV of their dreams! You can visit our dealership here in Winder, Georgia to view all of our new inventory in person, and request a test drive of your favorite options with a member of our sales team. You can also chat with us about financing options, so that we can help you get a great deal on your purchase! We also have a number of sales and specials throughout the year, which can help you get even more great savings. Get started on your search today by viewing our current inventory right here on our website to see what we have to offer. Or, apply for financing online from the comfort of your own home! From all of us here at Akins CDJR, we look forward to working with you soon!