Even with affordable gasoline prices, sales remain brisk for electric vehicles, or EVs for short. Sales hit an all-time high in December 2015 despite gas prices being at their lowest levels since the late 2000s. Drivers are becoming better educated about the financial, environmental, and driving benefits of owning these cars. Kia is offering an EV model of its popular Soul crossover. Keep reading for five reasons to consider this vehicle.
Save Yourself Some Cash
Driving a car with a traditional engine is fun until gas prices skyrocket. Owners of EVs aren’t hostage to the pump, so fluctuations in fuel price don’t impact your bank account. The Kia Soul EV has a concealed charge port built into the front fascia. A 6.6 kilowatt charger speeds up the process of replenishing the ultra-dense battery. The Soul earns high marks for its efficiency and can carry more people longer distances on a single charge.
Do Something Good for Your Mother
EVs are one way to help take care of Mother Nature. Gas and diesel-powered engines rely on combustion systems that burn fuel to produce power. This results in emissions, which are coming under tighter regulation in cities and states across the U.S. due to air quality concerns. The Soul runs exclusively on electric power, so there are no emissions produced and released into the air.
Some critics note that EVs plug into electrical outlets, many of which draw power from coal-fired power plants. However, as more cities move to renewable energy sources such as hydro, wind, and solar, it’s possible that the vehicle’s environmental footprint will be reduced even further.
Experience a More Pleasant Ride
Whether you’re driving or riding, you care about the amount of noise a vehicle produces. When road and engine noise invade the cabin, it interferes with conversation and audio entertainment. One advantage of driving the Kia Soul is that there’s no noise from engine pistons pumping away under the hood. The Soul and other EVs are so quiet, pedestrians can no longer rely on the sound of an approaching engine to warn them of an oncoming vehicle.
Get Government Assistance to Pay for Your New Car
The U.S. government wants to encourage people to buy electric cars, so lawmakers have established a tax credit to incentivize these purchases. Qualifying consumers can save up to $7,500 when they buy the 2016 Kia Soul EV. Congress set up this program because it’s in the country’s best interest to reduce dependence on foreign sources of oil. Electric powered cars help do that.
Become One of the Cool Kids
Like it or not, the Kia Soul and other electric cars are among the coolest vehicles to own. From cocktail party fodder to social media bragging rights, EVs show you’re in the know when it comes to the latest and greatest transportation options.
With the financial and environmental benefits, it’s easy to see why so many people are buying electric vehicles instead of gas guzzlers.
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