[Oil-electric Showdown] Electric cars vs. gasoline cars, a comparison of advantages and disadvantages!

The following is a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles (EVs) and gasoline vehicles (fuel vehicles) in Hong Kong or in general environment:

Electric Vehicles (EV)

advantage

• Environmental friendly
  • Zero emissions while driving, reducing air pollution.
  • No harmful gases such as nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons will be produced.
• High energy efficiency
  • Electric motors are more efficient than internal combustion engines and have lower energy conversion losses.
• Low operating costs
  • Charging is usually cheaper than fuel.
  • The maintenance cost is lower because the parts structure is simple (no engine oil, transmission oil, spark plug, etc.).
• Quiet driving
  • Low noise and comfortable driving experience.
• Strong acceleration
  • The motor has instant torque and fast acceleration from the start.
• Policy support
  • Hong Kong currently has tax exemptions for electric vehicles and the government promotes charging facilities.

shortcoming

• Limited range
  • The distance that can be traveled on a single charge is shorter than that of a gasoline car, making it inconvenient for long-distance travel.
• Insufficient charging facilities
  • The number of public charging stations is limited, and charging at home requires additional equipment installation.
• Long charging time
  • It takes tens of minutes to several hours (depending on the charging specifications and battery capacity).
• High car prices
  • Even with tax incentives, some electric vehicles are still expensive.
• Battery aging
  • Batteries degrade over the years and replacement costs are high.
• Fewer model options
  • Some models or features may have limited selection.

Gasoline car (fuel car)

advantage

• Long battery life
  • A tank of fuel can travel a long distance, which is suitable for long-distance driving.
• Convenient and fast refueling
  • Gas stations are scattered throughout the city and on highways, and refueling only takes a few minutes.
• Many purchasing options
  • There are abundant choices of various types, brands and prices.
• Complete maintenance support
  • Maintenance and repair facilities are widely available and technicians are experienced.
• Second-hand value is stable
  • The second-hand market is active and easy to resell.

shortcoming

• High pollution
  • Produces exhaust gas, greenhouse gas and noise pollution.
• High operating costs
  • Fuel prices fluctuate greatly, resulting in high long-term expenses.
  • There are many maintenance and repair items (such as oil change, spark plug, exhaust system, etc.).
• Complex mechanical structure
  • There are more chances of failure, and the maintenance time and cost are higher.
• Restricted by policy
  • More and more cities are implementing low-emission policies, and the development of fuel vehicles is restricted.
• Noisy driving experience
  • The engine and exhaust are loud.

summary