Used Or Electric?

Instead, many of us are opting to go with a gently used car or even something more futuristic such as an electric car

. There are all sorts of reasons why choosing an electric car over a used car might sound appealing. For starters, when you purchase an electric car, the idea is that you will not only be doing your fellow man and earth a huge favor in terms of emissions; but you will also be saving yourself countless amounts of money at the gas pumps since the fuel will be rechargeable.

However, despite the many perks and overall appeal of the electric car, how much better is it really than a used car...if at all? As it turns out, there have been numerous studies done on whether or not electric cars are any better or worse than purchasing a used car and it seems as if the general consensus for the time being is that buying a used car is still preferable. While buying an electric car and not having to worry about pumping gasoline may seem nice, there is still a huge cost factor involved for a fairly recent technology. Purchasing an electric car isn't for everyone. For those like myself who travel long distances fairly frequently and have to do a lot of highway driving, an electric car may not always be feasible. Sure, you don't have to worry about pumping gas, but what you do have to worry about is where you are going to rest and re-charge your batteries.

There are some models of vehicles in which they use both electricity as well as regular fuel. However, the price tag on such a vehicle is well out of the ball park of what many of us are willing to pay out of pocket- especially when the idea is to try to cut costs on vehicle expenses. And then of course, there is the issue of repairs. When purchasing an electric car, will you be restricted to always taking it to a certified dealership-one that is familiar with the technology used to create your vehicle? What about a regular mechanic? What if you are on the road and your car breaks down? What then? These are certainly just a few examples of questions that you are going to want to find out the answers to before any sort of a purchase is made.

I think that in a few years, electric cars would have gone through a smattering of tests and more people would have driven them to figure out all of the problems and smooth out the kinks. Then, they might also come down in price, and more regular mechanics would have had a little more exposure and perhaps experience in treating any problems that may pop up. However, until then, it seems as if purchasing a used car is the way to go when you are trying to save money on a vehicle. You don't have to break the bank to find a good car, and most used cars (especially ones that are certified) typically don't give off any more emissions than a hybrid.

by: David Williams 2

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