It’s no secret that the market for electric vehicles is growing
exponentially, with no sign of slowing down any time soon. The once-considered
niche electric vehicle is now at a place where many brands are investing
millions of dollars to improve and expand on the concept. With those recent
innovations in electric vehicles, you may be at a crossroads when choosing
between electricity or gas for your next ride.
The Power of Sound
Sound might be one of the best indicators of the difference between an EV and a gas-powered car. The roaring “vroom” of a gasoline motor has become an expected sensation of personal transportation, leading some car enthusiasts to equate that noise with the power or performance of a vehicle.
That association can paint some unfair notions about electric
cars, who trade that loud “vroom” for a soft “hushhh.” While early electric
vehicles had less power than their gasoline counterparts, sound has little to
do with performance today. If anything, a powerful model like Toyota’s Tundra Pro iForce Hybrid is more impressive for competing with the toughest
gasoline-powered vehicles, with less noise.
To be clear, sound isn’t a barrier to the performance of electric
vehicles, but the brand sure can be. If you’re sold on entering the future with
an electric vehicle, look no further than Toyota.
Toyota has long been the automotive leader in EVs, working to
produce a high-performing electric vehicle long before its competitors. The
Toyota Prius is the best example, with its status as the world’s first widely
produced electric vehicle. While the Prius was once a pioneer, it
now stands out as a trailblazer for its improvements on the EV and has become a
beloved and widely recognized model. Other newer Toyota EVs and hybrids
continue to build on that history, resulting in several truly impressive and powerful EV vehicles.
Where To Charge?
Anywhere you look, you’re likely to see an electric Toyota that’s
improving on the very foundation of personal transportation. However, before
you make the jump into the EV world, you may have some hesitations related to
charging stations.
Historically, one of the biggest barriers for electric vehicle
owners was the lack of infrastructure to keep their rides charged and on the
road. Gas stations are everywhere in America; knowing where electric chargers
are, and if they are expanding, is vital if you join the electric vehicle
family.
There’s some good news related to this electric expansion —
“On Aug. 1 the NC Department of Transportation published its
deployment plan to expand on the existing 2,655 charging ports, and this
acceleration will provide $39.4 million toward that process.” – WNCT9
That investment is happening in tandem with municipal-led and private-sector
efforts to further build out the electric charging infrastructure across North
Carolina. Some experts predict an exponential growth of charging locations and
existing maps support those claims.
Governments aren’t just keen on investing in charging locations;
they also want to ensure electric vehicle owners are aware of where they are.
The federal government rolled out a database accompanied with maps that show
charging locations near you, which you can access here. You
might be surprised at the volume of locations near Mount Airy Toyota!
Now that you know that the historical barriers that kept EVs at
bay are fading away (and fast), there’s no better time to visit Mount Airy
Toyota and see which EV works for you and your family. Don’t let something like
sound keep you out of a vehicle of the future. Schedule an appointment with
Mount Airy Toyota today to see why Toyota’s electric vehicles are a clear
choice.
Author: Jon Dalton George, CCP Web Design Staff Writer
