Benefits of Buying an EV in Texas

Electric vehicles allow you to drive where you want at a fraction of the cost. Charging your electric car in Texas will roughly cost you half the price of powering your electric vehicle going the same distance. Most drivers will charge their electric vehicles overnight at home and then wake up with a full charge. As the growing availability of workplace and public charging stations continues to rise, you will never be that far from a charge. You can check for public charging locations using certain apps or online maps. In addition, every electric motor comes with fewer moving parts and will never require oil changes, new part plugs, and fuel filters. Through the use of regenerative braking, you can also extend the life of your brake pads by using the electric motor to slow down the vehicle. All of this will translate to lower maintenance costs and more savings. Finally, many electric utilities will offer you time-of-use rates that will vary based on the time of day when the energy is being used. Off-peak rates will provide drivers with much lower charging costs, and electric cars can be programmed to charge when you want. When you pair these lower rates with the simplicity of electric car savings, you get a lot more money in your pocket!

Electric cars are simply more fun to drive as they have quick acceleration and impeccable performance. Unlike gas-powered vehicles, electric motors will produce torque right from a standstill, and this will exclude the buildup that gasoline engines will require to reach the maximum power. In addition, electric vehicles also provide drivers with excellent handling. The battery pack is positioned right in the center of most electric vehicles, and it will lower the center of gravity while providing you with terrific weight distribution and an improved cornering that minimizes rollover risk.

Electric cars reduce the smog pollution around you along with the greenhouse gasses, so you can help protect the planet for years to come. While in full electric mode, your electric vehicle will produce zero tailpipe emissions, drastically lowering smog and greenhouse gas emissions. Cleaner vehicles means cleaner air and better health for all of the people on the planet. Getting an electric car helps reduce the effects that greenhouse gasses have on the planet, and there is nothing better than a clean environment.

Right now, there are several impressive hybrid and electric vehicles out there for you to see and test drive! Do you need a minivan with enough space to haul your kids and all their stuff around? Check out the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid! Not only do you get the massive amount of space and advanced tech that you are used to, but you can also get a hybrid V6 which outputs around 260 horsepower, and when you run it on battery power along it can get up to 32 miles, but if you have a full battery charge and a full tank of gas the Pacifica hybrid gets around 520 miles! New this year is the 2023 Dodge Hornet enters the Dodge family with a hybrid turbocharged four-cylinder hybrid engine that gets you 285 horsepower and 30 miles of all-electric-range which goes along with a Powershot feature that will get you some extra horsepower when you need it. Next year, Ram will enter the electric realm with the BEV! An excellent battery-powered version of the already powerful Ram 1500!

Have we convinced you to give electric vehicles a try? Then head down to Gillman Chrysler Dodge Ram and check out our inventory which includes the Dodge Hornet and the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid! We know that you will not be disappointed in all that these vehicles have to offer. In addition, you can schedule your test drive with our fantastic team here at our dealership, and one of our team members can even accompany you on the test drive so you can get the full feel of all a hybrid vehicle has to offer. If you enjoy your test drive, one of our finance team members will take it from there to get you a great deal. You can also view our complete hybrid inventory here on our website!