Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Cars

Skills Topic 2: Electric
Cars

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK...............................................................................................................................................3
Advantages of electric cars..........................................................................................................5
Disadvantages of EV...................................................................................................................5
TASK 2........................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Technology can be referred as the application of several scientific knowledge in different
practical aims of human aspects (Targonya, Khmeluk and Bankovskaya, 2019). In almost every
business industry, technology is rapidly increasing and there are numerous advantages such as it
reduces human effort, makes work easier and faster along with low cost. In relation to
automobile industry, various advancements are recorded and makes overall cost easier. As
petroleum resources are diminishing and this creates threat for many automobile companies. In
order to solve this issue, companies are coming with electric cars technology. There are various
advantages of electric cars and founds cheaper as compared to conventional cars. The running
and maintenance cost of electric cars is lower than petroleum based cars. This project report is
based on electric cars along with advantages and disadvantages. Further, it will cover Task 2
which covers research and learning process.
TASK
The era of electric cars was introduced 90 years ago and it becomes popular in great trend as they
are convenient for users. Electric cars play crucial role in providing convenient and hassle free
driving experience to its customers. Due to scarcity of natural resources, many people are
switching form conventional vehicle to electric vehicles as it is cost affordable compared to
conventional vehicle (Rabeeakh and Chaplyaeva, 2021). The another reason for emergence of
electric cars is rising pollution. The air quality is very poor in various counties and it becomes a
threat for humans. The demand of electric vehicles is great and it is advanced form of technology
which provides convenience to its customers. Various innovators in USA, Hungary and
Netherlands started toying concept of battery operated vehicle and they have created small scale
of electric cars. In order to better understand popularity of electric cars, it is also crucial to
understand development of other options and of personal vehicles. At turn of 20th century, still
horses are considered as primary mode of transportation but Americans are more prosperous and
they invented motor vehicle which are available in gasoline, electric and steam versions (Altun
and et al.,2019). Electric cars do not have any issue related to gasoline and steam version and
they were quiet and easy to drive as well as do not emit smelly pollutant and harmful gases.
Electric cars become quickly popular within urban residents and are perfect for short trips. Many

innovators took note that demand of electric cars were high and in 1898, Porsche introduced its
first hybrid car called P1.
The other event which helps in reshaping of electric vehicles was announcement in 2006
that Tesla motors would start producing luxury electric cars and can go for about 200 miles in a
single charge. In addition to that, Tesla received $465 million loan from Department of Energy
Loan Program Office and that loan Tesla paid nine years early. Its announcement and rapid
success spurred various big automakers in order to accelerate work on their EV. In 2010, Nissan
introduced its first hybrid car which runs on electricity and gasoline. Gasoline engine will
supplement once the battery is depleted. Many companies like Kia, Hyundai and Honda
emphasise on making high end electric cars along with unique features so that it can attract large
number of customers. There can be seen cut-throat competition in automobile industry and
makes it complex for companies to survive (Bozhuk and Pletneva, 2017). Consumers have
hundreds of choices than ever when it comes to buy an electric vehicle. Presently, there are
around 23 plug in electric as well as 36 hybrid models available in varied sizes. The price of
gasoline is increasing continuously and rise in price of electric vehicles continue to drop. In UK,
more than 234000 plug in electric vehicle and 3.3 million hybrids on roads. In last four years
with the help of battery research and development helped in lowering down of battery cost and
makes them more affordable to consumers. In the initial stage of production of electric cars, the
battery cost is high and has short durability which draw backs interest of customers but due to
technology advancement, the battery prices were lower and makes it easier for customer to
afford. Followings are some special features of electric cars which captivates customers.
 It covers a large segment of marketing which includes cars, bikes, scooters and busses
which are cheaper than gasoline vehicles.
 Electric cars emit no or very less carbon emission as compared to gasoline engines. It
keeps climate clean and does not produce toxic gases.
 Electric cars cover unique features such as voice enabled system and automatic climate
and cruise control which makes it more convenient for driver. Tesla cars has a unique
feature of auto-pilot mode in which car would automatic drive and reach to destination
without human interference.