When you choose to take the wheel of an electric vehicle (EV) to enhance your Syracuse, Oneida, and Liverpool, NY, travels, you gain access to many benefits. Some benefits could include zero tailpipe emissions and access to flexible charging options.

To help you learn more about the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, the team at Bill Rapp Subaru has created this helpful guide. Read on to get started!

Electric Cars Don't Produce Tailpipe Emissions

One of the most popular benefits of owning an electric vehicle is that they do not produce tailpipe emissions.

Each time you get behind the wheel of a traditional gas-powered car it emits about 404 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) for every mile traveled. This equates to about 4.6 metric tons of CO2 produced by one passenger vehicle per year.

CO2 isn't the only greenhouse gas emitted from traditional vehicles. Methane, nitrous oxide, and hydrofluorocarbon are other emitted gases.

Driving an Electric Car Means No Trips to the Gas Station

The biggest thing that sets EVs apart from traditional cars, from a mechanical standpoint, is that EVs do not have a gas engine. Instead, they have a large battery that stores energy and uses it to power your trips around town.

Since there's no gas engine, your vehicle doesn't need gas to run. This means that you no longer need to make trips to the gas station. Instead, you can plug your electric vehicle in at home thanks to the 120V Level 1 charger your vehicle comes with.

For a faster charge, you can upgrade to the optional Level 2 240V charger.

If you're on the go, you can utilize one of the DC fast-charging stations. There are more than 46,000 public charging stations you can access nationwide.

 

EVs Come With Federal & State Financial Benefits

Did you know that there are financial benefits to owning an electric vehicle?

When you purchase an EV, you can claim up to $7,500 as part of a federal tax credit. You can also take advantage of state-run EV incentives like the Drive Clean Rebate. This provides eligible drivers with up to $2,000 off their vehicle at the time of purchase.

Other financial benefits include:

  • Thruway Authority's Green Pass Discount Plan: You could qualify for a discount on NYS Thruway tolls.
  • Port Authority's Green Pass Program: You could receive a discount when traveling on certain bridges and through select tunnels.
  • Clean Pass Program: You can use the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane even when commuting alone.

Reach out to our team to learn more about the financial benefits of EV ownership.

Shop Electric Vehicles Today

Loved what you read about the benefits of owning an electric vehicle? Ready to claim these for yourself? Then it's time to visit us at Bill Rapp Subaru, our destination for rugged and eye-catching EVs. Here, you can get a close-up look at our lineup and take your favorite trim level for a spin near Syracuse, Oneida, and Liverpool, New York.

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