Why you should Own an Electric Vehicle in Nairobi

Electric cars have turned out to be a very viable mode of transport in recent times. This has been necessitated by various factors that make them more appealing. The following are reasons why you should own an electric car in Nairobi;

Environment Friendly

Electric cars are environmentally friendly compared to other vehicles. Their impact on the environment is far much more significant compared to ones that are run by gas.

Electric cars have no tailpipe and for this reason, they don’t emit any exhaust gases. This reduces the normal air pollution that has been choking the city.

Better Driving Experience

Electric Cars have a more responsive acceleration and regenerative braking when lessening off the accelerator. Moreover, they have a low centre of gravity. This improves comfort, handling and safety.

Less Noise

Compared to diesel and petrol vehicles, electric ones produce less noise. This greatly plays a role in the reduction of noise pollution in the city.

Some electric cars are very quiet that there have been amendments in the rules requiring them to have an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS). It produces a sound when reversing or travelling below 20km/h.

Lower Running Costs

The owners of electric cars have the advantage of much lower running costs. The electricity essential to charge an EV is around a third as per kilometre as buying petrol for that identical car.

Additionally, EVs face little servicing cost because they do not come with expensive exhaust systems, fuel injection systems, radiators, starter motors, and other parts that are not required in an electric vehicle.

Other advantages of electric vehicles include better resale value, renewable EV tariffs, government subsidies that favour EVs, EV grants and no congestion charge. These are but some of the few advantages of using electric vehicles in a city such as Nairobi which is facing all types of issues that come with petrol and diesel vehicles.