What Are the Benefits of Electric Cars?

blue bmw 5 series electric model at charging station

 

The benefits of electric cars include a quieter ride, more responsive performance, and reduced maintenance requirements. So, when you choose an electric vehicle, you’re not just getting a model that produces near-zero emissions and operates with renewable energy. You’re getting a vehicle that can enhance every aspect of your experience behind the wheel.

Benefits of Electric Vehicles

You already know that there are environmental benefits of electric cars, but this is just part of the story. Like other new cars on our lot today, electric vehicles offer the latest and greatest in terms of technology and comfort features. They also deliver each of the following benefits to Stamford and White Plains drivers:

  • Drive with No Emissions: Gas and diesel-powered vehicles spew up a high volume of damaging particles into the atmosphere. Many electric vehicles do not even have an exhaust system, and those that do still manage to produce near-zero emissions.
  • Enjoy Renewable Energy: Electricity can be generated in a wide range of ways, using solar power, wind, or even flowing water. Since these resources are renewable, you can drive as much as you like with a clean conscience.
  • Reduce Your Maintenance Workload: Since electric vehicles don’t use motor oil, you won’t have to worry about regular oil changes. This is just one of the areas where electric cars tend to be easier to care for than their gas-powered counterparts. They have the potential to last a lot longer, too.
  • Get More Enjoyment Out of Every Mile: Electric vehicles are quickly rising to become some of the fastest vehicles on the road today. Electric motors deliver near-instantaneous response times, and they’re much, much quieter than gasoline engines.
  • Fuel Up at Home or On the Road: Although you can find many public EV charging stations in the area, setting up your at-home charging station gives you the freedom to charge overnight and make pit-stops a thing of the past.
  • Benefit from Tax Incentives: Those who choose an electric vehicle can benefit from very significant tax incentives of up to $7,500. Find out if you’re eligible for this benefit by speaking with the financing team at our dealership.

If you want the full-electric experience, choose a new BMW i3 for your adventures in the Darien area.

Does BMW Make Other Electric Vehicles?

Now that you’ve had a chance to check out the benefits of electric vehicles, we couldn’t blame you if you were ready to start exploring your options! Although the BMW i3 is the only model in the current BMW EV lineup, models like the BMW iX (an electric SUV) and the BMW i4 (an electric coupe) will be arriving in the very near future.

Additionally, drivers in the Greenwich area can choose one of the many BMW Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (or PHEVs). These models build upon the successes of BMW classics like the 3 Series, the 5 Series, the X3, and the X5, combining the best in gas-powered performance with the latest in hybrid technology. Check out our BMW PHEV inventory now.

Experience the Benefits of Electric Cars at BMW of Greenwich!

If you’re ready to experience everything that the BMW EV lineup has to offer, don’t wait to value your trade-in! We’d love to take your old car off your hands, and we’ve even made it easy to shop and buy online.

 

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