Now that it’s 2021, the electric car market has had some time to age, develop, and mature as a whole — but is it enough to make you buy one? In today’s blog at Auto Warehouse in Brighton and Fort Collins, we discuss some of the benefits and reasons why an electric car may be the right used car and truck decision for you! Keep reading to learn more and check out our current selection of electric cars today.

Affordability

Electric cars haven’t always exactly been financially sensible. Or, if they were reasonably priced, they weren’t very good. But now in 2021, electric cars have come a long way. They are becoming more and more affordable every day! One benefit and reason that you may want to start shopping for electric used cars and trucks is the fact that they are now starting to be competitive prices with some models of petrol-powered vehicles.

Fuel Cost

While electricity to charge up your electric car isn’t free, it’s a heck of a lot less expensive than gasoline — especially in Colorado right now! While deciding between an electric vehicle and traditional gas-powered used cars and trucks, consider the long-term fuel costs between the two. While the electric car may be more upfront, you may actually pay less over time due to the savings from not paying $3+ a gallon for fuel.

Environmental Impact

There’s no denying that a car that produces zero emissions over its lifetime is significantly better for our environment. While yes, the production of electric cars does have a greater environmental impact than their gas-powered cousins, that impact is more than made up for within the first year of owning the electric car. If you’re all about going green and clean living, an electric car is a low-impact, efficient way to go.

Maintenance

One fantastic part about electric cars is that they don’t have oil and have very few moving parts. This translates to needing very minimal maintenance for your electric used cars and trucks — certainly much less than the maintenance required for fossil fuel engines that need oil changes, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, radiator fluid, spark plugs, and more.

Hate high-maintenance vehicles? Shop electric at Auto Warehouse in Fort Collins and Brighton today.

Never Visit Another Gas Station

One thing that people don’t really think about until they own an electric car is that you don’t ever have to visit a gas station again if you don’t want to. Sure, you can recharge at public charging stations, but most of your charging in an electric car is done in the garage of your home. Simply plug it in when you get home and it’s ready to roll for the next day, no gas station required.

Shop Electric Used Cars and Trucks at Auto Warehouse in Fort Collins and Brighton

While electric cars may not be the perfect solution for every driver out there, they may work great for your specific driving needs! If you’d like to learn more about electric used cars and trucks and pick one up for yourself, stop by or contact us at Auto Warehouse in Brighton or Fort Collins today!