以前要知道什么 买一辆电动车

As automakers release more electric vehicle (EV) options to customers, you may be interested in making the switch from gasoline to electric. And it’s a great time to buy. More EV models are available, their 范围 continues to improve, 政府的激励措施使电动汽车比以往任何时候都更便宜.

Before you go electric, here’s what you need to know.

如何选择 电动汽车

电动汽车现在有一系列的车型，从小型掀背车到豪华suv. Choosing the one that’s right for you depends on a variety of factors. Here’s what to consider when shopping for an 电动汽车:

1. 有多少 范围 你需要吗??

如果你的旅行距离较短，并且在目的地有电动汽车充电站, a fully 电动汽车 may be a good choice for you. If you drive long distances or have limited access to EV 负责rs, 其他选择，如混合动力或汽油动力汽车，可能是未来几年的正确选择.

2. 有多少 房间 你需要吗??

如果你想找一辆能舒适地容纳七名乘客、还能放杂货和装备的电动汽车，你的选择会更少. Once car manufacturers release more full-size electric trucks, 你会开始在市场上看到更多宽敞的电动suv，价格也更实惠.

3. 你要去哪里? 负责?

You’ll need a place to 负责 your 电动汽车. 你可以选择在家里充电，如果你的雇主提供充电站，你也可以选择在工作场所充电. 公共充电器也可以在许多社区使用，但可能仅限于免费的.

4. 什么样的? 表演 你认为?

在使用电动汽车之前, 请记住，电动汽车的性能与传统汽车不同. 电动汽车处理起来很像汽油动力汽车，但它们的加速速度不同. While it takes some time for a gas motor to reach maximum power, 只要你一踩油门，电动汽车就能达到它的巅峰. Some electric vehicles also feature “one pedal driving,在这种情况下，将脚从加速踏板上移开与踩刹车类似.

5. 你是做什么 预算?

You can find 电动汽车s available at various price points, 从经济实惠的紧凑型掀背车到价格较高的电动汽车, 跨界车, suv和皮卡. 如果你需要更大的空间，更大的旅行距离和高端性能，你需要更大的预算.

电动汽车吗? 物有所值?

年前, 电动汽车比燃油汽车贵得多, but many manufacturers have cut prices due to competition. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes an EV tax credit. The 2023 Nissan Leaf S starts at less than $30,000, 到2023年中期，它将成为美国销售成本最低的非停产电动汽车.

也就是说, 远程电动suv, pickups and luxury cars can cost more than $100,今天的000, 但专家预测，随着更多车型进入市场，它们的价格将会下降.

要花多少钱 保养电动汽车. 汽油驱动的汽车?

一般来说，保养一辆电动车比保养一辆汽油车便宜. You don’t have to worry about oil changes, 火花塞, 传动皮带, or transmission servicing, 而且大多数服务访问都很简单，就像检查和轮胎旋转一样.

如何 给电动汽车充电 工作?

Three types of EV charging stations are available today.

• Level 1 charging stations

Every new electric vehicle is sold with a Level 1 负责r, which does well if you have a short commute, 插电式混合动力车, or access to a charging station at 工作, or if you can 负责 your EV for more than 8 hours at night.

• Level 2 charging stations

如果你想要更长的行驶里程或更快的充电，计划投资一个二级充电站. 这些240伏的充电器速度是原来的四倍，每小时充电可提供13到25英里的电力, 根据PG&E. 它们的价格在500到700美元之间，需要专业人员在你家里的专用电路上安装插座. 有超过45个,000 public Level 2 charging stations available across the country, 很多都是免费的. If you’re not charging at home, 你要确保你有一个可靠的、随时可用的二级工作站，而且你有时间去使用它. Some employers also offer this type of charging for employees.

• Direct current (DC) fast-charging stations

如果你想快速充电，那就找直流或3级快速充电站. They’ll fully 负责 your EV in 10 to 30 minutes, 但它会让你付出代价——有时相当于加满一辆汽油车的油箱.

有很多应用程序和网站可以帮助你找到附近的充电站.

是什么 典型的范围 一辆电动汽车?

你可以期待今天市场上的大多数电动汽车——包括超小型suv, 高性能的轿车, and 跨界车 — to go around 250 miles on a single 负责. 一些续航里程较长的车型一次充电可以行驶350英里以上, but these EVs will come at a much higher price point.

在低端, a few 电动汽车s and SUVs have 范围s of 100 miles or so, which 工作s for most households. 根据 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 85% of American households travel less than 100 miles on a typical day.

是什么? 环境效益 拥有一辆电动汽车?

The greenhouse gas emissions associated with manufacturing, 充电和驾驶电动汽车通常比汽油车的温室气体排放总量要低, 环保局说. 本质上, 充电的好处——特别是随着国家投资更多的风能和太阳能——抵消了生产过程中产生的许多排放.

随着时间的推移, 随着制造业和电动汽车电池回收流程的不断改进，我们可以预期环境影响将会下降.

什么 incentives are available 电动汽车购买者?

With the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, 联邦政府为新电动汽车和二手电动汽车购买者提供税收抵免选择. Dealers may apply the credit as an instant rebate at the time of purchase; alternatively, you may claim it when you file your taxes.

• Clean vehicle tax credit: If you buy a new plug-in electric vehicle in 2023 or after, you may qualify for a clean vehicle tax credit of up to $7,500.
• Used clean vehicle tax credit: 从1月1日开始, 2023, 如果你花25美元从有执照的经销商那里买了一辆合格的二手电动汽车,000或以下, you may qualify for a credit of up to $4,000.

加利福尼亚州还为电动汽车购买者提供了以下激励措施:

• High Occupancy 车辆 (HOV) and High Occupancy Toll (HOT) exemption: 某些拥有加州机动车辆管理局(DMV)清洁空气车辆标签的电动和插电式混合动力汽车可以使用HOV车道，无论车内有多少人.
• The Clean 车辆 Rebate Project (CVRP): Certain buyers qualify for rebates of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of qualified electric vehicles.
• 人人享有清洁汽车: The Bay Area Quality Management District offers grants of up to $9,向符合条件的居民提供500美元，以更换电动汽车, 最多2美元,000 for the purchase and installation of a Level 2 charging station.
• Clean 车辆 Assistance Program: The California Air 资源 Board offers grants of up to $5,向符合入息资格的人士提供6,000元，以购买或租赁全新或二手电动汽车或插电式混合动力汽车.¹

一些电力公司提供回扣计划，以帮助客户购买电动汽车和安装家庭充电站. 在加州，PG&E提供:

• 二手电动车折扣: 住宅客户购买二手电动汽车可获得1,000美元的回扣.
• EV charging station rebates: 住宅用户购买二级充电站最多可获得500美元的回扣，购买二级充电站最多可获得2美元的回扣,用于支持电动汽车充电站所需的电气面板升级.¹

我怎么能 购买一辆电动汽车?

Purchasing or leasing an EV is a lot like 买车: You’ll want to understand what you can afford, 检查你的信用评分，谈判最优惠的价格，并准备为您的电动汽车投保和注册. 研究电动汽车的激励措施也是一个好主意，这样你就知道你可能有资格获得什么.

Finally, you’ll want to secure financing for your EV. Patelco offers car shopping tools and competitive fixed rates on 汽车贷款 to help you find and finance your 电动汽车 with ease. 首先， 检查房价 在线.