Debate: Why don't we all have electric cars?
Side: We should because...

Electric cars are becoming more mainstream, and you’re likely not alone in wondering whether an electric car is right for you. As the technology supporting electric cars (EVs) and batteries continue to improve, drawbacks such as high cost, limited range, performance issues, long charge time, and a dearth of charging stations are fading away.Automotive giants such as Volvo are voicing their commitment to converting to electric car-only production in the very near future; and even luxury electric vehicles like Tesla are offering more affordable options to the consumer, altering public perception of electric cars as something only approachable by the elite.Still not convinced? Keep reading.Electric cars cost less than gas vehicles.Electric cars cost less compared to conventional gas vehicles each year. As the cost of electric cars becomes the same as or less than existing vehicles the choice to ‘go electric’ will be obvious. Electric vehicles are already pretty affordable. The cost of operating an electric vehicle will already save you money of the life of the car.In almost every way that counts, an electric car costs significantly less to run and maintain than a gas-powered car. There is no gas to buy, no oil changes, no smog tests, and fewer moving parts to break or wear out. In fact, many electric car owners go years without any repair or service bills at all.Electric cars are better for the air we breathe.Since electric cars have zero tailpipe emissions, we can look forward to cleaner air when there are more electric cars on the road. Cleaner air means less disease in the world, which means less stress on public health systems, hospitals, and so on. In addition, fewer greenhouse gas emissions will save the ozone layer and reduce our carbon footprint. If we can’t stop global warming, we can certainly slow down the onset, and EVs are nothing if not a good start.Skip the gas station, you can ‘fill-up’ at home and work.With no gas to buy, or oil to change. To refuel, you simply plug in at home, at work or opportunity charge on the road. As an added bonus to EV charging, the power going into your batteries is increasingly produced by renewable sources. Non-renewable electricity charging your electric car is generated domestically. Add a solar array to your home or work and your commute could pay for itself.Electric cars are the future of transportation.If you drive an electric car you’re obviously planning for the future. In addition to being counted among the ranks of the “coolest people around”, you’ll be making a difference for the environment, and saving money.EVs have to pass the same safety tests as gas-powered vehicles.EVs have to pass the same safety tests as gas-powered vehicles, so you can be assured that they are completely safe to operate. In fact many EVs score higher in crash test safety ratings, Tesla Model X for example has a perfect score. A widely-circulating concern about EV safety revolves around the potential for fire, but in reality, EVs are far less likely to catch fire than gas cars. On average, gas cars will catch fire at the approximate rate of 1 fire every 20 million miles driven. For EVs, the rate is 1 fire per 120 million miles driven. That’s 80% less if you’re taking notes.