The final choice of a type of car in the United States by a buyer is a process that can be complex and at the same time become a challenge. Complex due to the diversity of aspects involved in the analysis and a challenge because the objective is to find the car that suits the buyer's taste, at the lowest price, in accordance with their financial capacity, that is reliable and that maintenance costs are the lowest possible, among other aspects. In this sense, below are two tables based on both the aspects involved in the preselection with their description, as well as the factors involved in choosing between an electric car and one powered by internal combustion.
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Key aspects to consider for a preselection:
Aspects: | Description: |
Budget. | Includes: vehicle price, taxes, insurance and others. |
Needs and lifestyle | Car size, number of passengers, cargo space and versatility to fit the buyer's lifestyle. |
Fuel efficiency or energy consumption. | Considers fuel consumption efficiency for internal combustion vehicles and range per charge for electric vehicles. They allow estimating long-term operating costs. |
Security. | Compare features such as airbags, braking systems, advanced driving assistants and safety ratings from independent agencies. |
Technology and entertainment. | Evaluate technology and entertainment features, such as Wi-Fi connectivity systems, Bluetooth, voice assistants, types of screens, Google Maps and other amenities associated with improving your driving experience. |
Reviews and ratings. | Expert reviews and owner opinions for information on reliability, performance, and owner satisfaction of specific models. |
Resale value. | Research the resale value of the models you are considering. Some brands and models hold their value better over the years. |
Maintenance and repair costs. | Examine the expected maintenance and repair costs for the models under consideration. |
Financing. | Financing options available in the market, interest rates and tax incentive programs. The US Inflation Reduction Act expands some tax credits available to buyers of electric vehicles. |
Geographic location of the buyer. | Evaluate the costs for fuel and electric power and electric load infrastructure associated with the residential location. |
Factors to consider between an electric and internal combustion vehicle:
After investigating and analyzing each of the aspects included in table number 1, and in accordance with the financial capacity, the buyer will be able to make a preselection of the different types of vehicles, whether electric or internal combustion, that best suit to your taste and comfort. However, for the final choice, and as part of the challenge, between an electric car and one powered by internal combustion, it will be necessary to consider other additional factors detailed in the following table.
Factors. | Electric vehicles. | Internal combustion vehicles. |
Prices. | More Expensive. |
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Maintenance. | Approximately 50% less.(*) |
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Tax credits. | Yeah | No |
Gguarantees.
| Basic: 4 years or 50,000 miles; Retention system: 5 years or 60,000 miles; Batteries and electric motors: 8 years 100,000-150,000 miles, depending on model. The thing that happens first. | Generally: 3 years. or 36,0000 miles. The thing that happens first. |
Electricity Rebates. | Yeah | No |
Environmentally friendly | The emission of greenhouse gases is minimal. They have fewer moving parts that require lubrication; Consequently, the amount of fluids associated with probable environmental impacts will be less than those of internal combustion. | The emission of greenhouse gases is significant. |
(*): will depend on the model.
Recommendations
In research to achieve the objective of the presented tables, it is necessary to collect useful information. The initial way to obtain it is by going to car dealerships. If you need more technical or specific data, it is recommended to search on Google. Likewise, it is important to consider the hybrid car option as a third alternative, as long as the buyer considers it convenient, based on the fact that their geographical location significantly affects electricity or fuel costs. It is also relevant to mention that as the substitution of energy from hydrocarbons for clean energy increases, the use of electric cars will influence the reduction of the carbon footprint.
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