Advantages of Electric Vehicles (EVs)

All-electric vehicles (EVs) run on electricity only. They are propelled by an electric motor (or motors) powered by rechargeable battery packs. EVs have several advantages over vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEs):

• Energy efficient. 
  Electric vehicles convert about 59–62% of the electrical energy from the grid to power at the wheels—conventional gasoline vehicles only convert about 17–21% of the energy stored in gasoline to power at the wheels.

• Environmentally friendly   EVs emit no tailpipe pollutants, although the power plant producing the electricity may emit them. Electricity from nuclear-, hydro-, solar-, or wind-powered plants causes no air pollutants.
  
• Performance benefits Electric motors provide quiet, smooth operation and stronger acceleration and require less maintenance than ICEs.

• Reduce energy dependenceElectricity is a domestic energy source.

EVs do, however, face significant battery-related challenges:

• Driving range.Most EVs can only go about 100–200 miles before recharging—gasoline vehicles can go over 300 miles before refueling.

• Recharge time Fully recharging the battery pack can take 4 to 8 hours. Even a "quick charge" to 80% capacity can take 30 min.

• Battery cost The large battery packs are expensive and may need to be replaced one or more times.

• Bulk & weight Battery packs are heavy and take up considerable vehicle space.