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How fast will an electric vehicle go?
In the states of Washington and Montana electric cars can go 35 mph. The rest of the country can only go 25 mph. However, there are some electric vehicles that can go over 80 mph with tops speeds near 280mph!How long will the batteries go on one charge?
On the average 30-50 miles. Some vehicles can go farther than that, it depends upon how much weight you are carrying, how fast you go and the terain you are driving.Why electric vehicles over hybrids or fuel cells?
While Hybrids are leaps and bounds ahead of pure internal combustion vehicles they do still use fossil fuel and do still pollute a great deal. Fuel cells are still in the research and development phase and electric vehicles are available now, pollutant free.Is there any sort of rebate?
Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray in Washington state are trying to get a tax rebate for electric cars. Several years ago there was a $4000 tax credit, we are hoping to get the same credit this coming year.Aren't electric vehicles just like golf cars?
In some respects yes, but in GENERAL they can be any shape, any type, any speed, etc. From 25 passenger busses, sports cars, small to medium trucks, 2-4 door cars, electric hydroplanes, motor cycles, and motor-bikes.Since electric cars have been around for so long why all the fuss now with driving on city streets?
The old electric golf cars had less power and had a controller system that shortened battery life. These new electric cars have more power (batteries) and a much-improved controller that does not shorten battery life.How much does it cost to run?
Normally it costs about 50 cents to charge up the batteries, so at that rate it costs about one cent a mile. This is 92% less than the cost of running an automobile. The studies also show that maintenance and repair will be less than 10% of the cost of automobile upkeep.How often do I have to replace the batteries?
Our batteries will last 3 to 5 years depending upon how you drive and take care of your batteries. For the ZENN replacing the batteries cost about $2000. For the Miles replacing the batteries cost about $2400.Can I really drive an electric vehicle on the streets?
The Federal Government has ruled that neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs or Low Speed Vehicles), that meet their manufacturing standards can be licensed and legally driven on roads of posted speeds of 35 mph or less. Here in Washington state we can drive at 35 mph.Is insurance an issue?
No it is not. In fact it is cheaper than your second car. They cost less to fix and they do not go very fast. (Yet)Can I get financing?
Yes, not a problem. In fact we have a finance program set up with Verity Credit Union, Group Health Credit Union and Prevail Credit Union.Are there any people or groups already using EV's in our area?
YES. There are several Yahoo User Groups. Look under Yahoo User Group Pacific NW.
- Visit the Electric Drive Transportation Association(EDTA) for information about electric drive technologies at: www.electricdrive.org
What are some of the other benefits of driving an electric car?
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