Why Drive Electric? They’re Cheaper, Faster, Better
Discover why electric vehicles are the smart, affordable, and resilient choice for Arizona drivers.
CHEAPER
Lower Fuel Costs: Electricity is significantly cheaper than gasoline — especially when charging at home or with rooftop solar. Drive for pennies per mile.
Minimal Maintenance: No oil changes, fewer moving parts, and regenerative braking reduces brake wear. Save thousands over the vehicle’s life.
Stable Energy Prices: Electricity prices are more stable than oil markets. Solar users can drive on sunshine — virtually free. No price shocks at the pump.
Solar + EV: Pairing rooftop solar with an electric vehicle (EV) gives families the freedom to power daily life and transportation with clean, local energy at a cost of 1.5–2¢ per mile.
EVs + Home Backup Batteries: Pairing an electric vehicle (EV) with a home backup battery gives you the ability to store energy, lower your bills, and keep the lights on — with or without solar panels.
FASTER
Instant Acceleration & More Responsive: Electric motors deliver torque immediately. No waiting for gears to shift. Quicker off the line, smoother freeway merges. Lower center of gravity improves handling. No engine lag. More fun to drive, more confident on the road.
Faster to Build (and Scale): Fewer parts and simplified assembly mean EVs can be produced more quickly with fewer supply chain delays. Accelerates manufacturing innovation.
Time-Saving: Charge at home while you sleep. Skip gas stations. Fewer service visits. Better for your schedule and peace of mind.
BETTER
Zero Tailpipe Emissions: No exhaust = cleaner air in neighborhoods, schools, and parks. Better for your health and your kids’ lungs.
Lower Carbon Footprint: EVs cut lifecycle emissions by over 50% even when powered by today’s grid — and much more with solar or renewables. Better for the climate.
EV Batteries and the Circular Economy: Re-Use, Recycle & Re-Purpose: EV batteries are increasingly recycled and reused — powering homes, the grid, and second-life applications. No landfill waste, sustainable materials recovery.
Regenerative Braking & One-Pedal Driving: Turn energy loss into energy gain
Camp in Your EV - Stay Warm or Cool All Night: With an EV, you can keep your climate perfectly comfortable while you sleep, without burning fuel, creating noise, or releasing harmful emissions.
Power Beyond Driving: Auxiliary Power For Your House, Tools, or Charge Another EV: Electric vehicles aren’t just a way to get from place to place — they can also be a source of power
Why BEVs Lead in Safety: BEVs are not just cheaper to run and cleaner to drive — they’re also among the safest vehicles on the road.
Why EVs Are Better for Rural Communities: Electric vehicles aren’t just an urban solution — they can be a game-changer for people living in rural areas.
Why EVs Are Better for Long Road Trips: EVs often make road trips more enjoyable, less expensive, and easier to plan than their gas-powered counterparts
Cleaner Driveways, Cleaner Living: Owning an electric vehicle doesn’t just clean the air — it keeps your driveway, garage, and neighborhood cleaner too.
Electric vehicles aren’t a compromise. They’re an upgrade.
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Why It’s Time to Go Fully Electric
When you think about the real cost of driving, it isn’t just the sticker price that matters — it’s what you spend every day on fuel, and every year on maintenance. For the average driver covering 37 miles a day, those costs can add up quickly.
With a traditional gasoline car, that daily drive costs about $4.74 in fuel. Switch to an EV, and the same 37 miles cost just $0.90 when you charge at home — and virtually $0.00 when you pair it with rooftop solar. Over the course of a year, that’s hundreds or even thousands of dollars staying in your pocket instead of going into the gas pump.
And the savings don’t stop there. Gasoline and diesel vehicles are some of the most complex machines on the road, packed with hundreds of moving parts — engines, transmissions, exhaust systems, pumps, and filters. That complexity means frequent oil changes, costly repairs, and a greater chance of breakdowns. Even hybrids and plug-in hybrids, while more efficient, carry two drivetrains: an engine and an electric motor system. More systems mean more upkeep and more things that can go wrong.
By contrast, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are the simplest modern drivetrain. There’s no engine, no exhaust, and no oil to change. Just a motor, a battery, and an inverter. Regenerative braking reduces wear on brake pads, and most scheduled maintenance is limited to tires, windshield wipers, and cabin filters. That simplicity translates to an average of about $0.06 per mile in maintenance costs, far less than hybrids, PHEVs, or gas vehicles. Fewer moving parts also mean fewer surprises, fewer breakdowns, and more time spent driving instead of sitting in a repair shop.
The big picture is clear:
Lower fuel costs every time you drive.
Lower maintenance costs over the life of the vehicle.
Fewer breakdowns thanks to simpler engineering.
Cleaner air for your family and community.
Choosing a BEV isn’t just about going electric — it’s about choosing a car that costs less to run, takes less time to maintain, and makes everyday driving simpler, smarter, and more sustainable. For most drivers, the switch to electric is no longer about the future — it’s about saving today.
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