The cars for sale in fresno run at least partially on electricity. Unlike conventional vehicles that use a gasoline or diesel-powered engine, electric cars and trucks use an electric motor powered by electricity from batteries or a fuel cell. Not all-electric vehicles (or “EVs”) work the same way. "Plug-in hybrids" offer both a gasoline or diesel engine and an electric motor: the motor is powered by a battery that can be recharged by plugging in. Other EVs forgo liquid fuels entirely, operating exclusively on electricity ("battery-electric" vehicles). Still, others power an electric motor by converting hydrogen gas into electricity ("hydrogen fuel cell" vehicles). Conventional hybrid vehicles also have an electric motor but aren’t considered EVs as they can’t be plugged-in.
There are several great benefits to cars for sale in fresno (EVs) over petrol/diesel cars.
Cheaper to run: Owners of an EV have the advantage of much lower running costs. The electricity to charge an EV works out around a third as much per kilometer as buying petrol for the same vehicle1.
Cheaper to maintain: A battery electric vehicle (BEV) has a lot less moving parts than a conventional petrol/diesel car. There are relatively little servicing and no expensive exhaust systems, starter motors, fuel injection systems, radiators, and many other parts that aren’t needed in an EV.
Better for the environment
Less pollution: By choosing to drive an EV you are helping to reduce harmful air pollution from exhaust emissions. An EV has zero exhaust emissions5.
Level 1 Charging: A standard 120-volt wall outlet. It can take 24 hours or more to fully charge an EV.
Level 2 Charging: The most home charging systems and public charge points; they deliver power at 240 volts, and charge vehicles about five to six times faster than Level 1. These can add significant range in a few hours, or fully charge a vehicle overnight. Almost all cars for sale is compatible with a Level 2 charger.
Level 3 Charging: Refers to several methods that generally deliver a “fast charge,” raising a battery to 80 percent in less than an hour. These chargers are less common. Not all EVs accept Level 3 charging.
An electric vehicle’s range refers to the distance it can drive on a single full battery charge. In traditional combustion engine vehicles, this number is equivalent to the range of a full tank of gas. Knowing your EV range is important for mostly geographical reasons. Depending on your commute to work, school, or wherever you need to go, you will need a certain vehicle range to get you there. Additionally, depending on the availability of charging stations near your home, choosing a car with the right range to safely get you between stations is essential.
