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Why buy an electric car?

I’m currently shopping around for a new car, and while I know that electric cars are a fuel-efficient and more eco-friendly option, are there other benefits or incentives for buying an electric car?

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Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Why yes, the benefits of buying an
electric car
are numerous! Benefits of buying an electric car include:
  • Tax credits. The
    US Department of Energy
    offers substantial
    tax credits
    on eligible hybrid and electric vehicles as a way to encourage consumers to go green.
  • Being on the cutting-edge of automotive technology. Electric cars often come equipped with the latest and greatest in high-tech features, integrating or offering compatible features to your smartphone or smart home technology.
  • Zero tailpipe emissions. While even a fully electric may rely on fossil fuel technology from the powerplant that provides the electricity, it’s still one less car on the road producing toxic exhaust fumes.
  • Getting in on the ground floor of an expanding market. While electric and hybrid vehicles are not necessarily new, their popularity is such that the future of the automotive industry itself and the infrastructure of the places we drive is evolving with them.
Electric cars are the future of the automotive industry, and
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