Top 5 EV Features Petrol Cars Wish They Had
Electric cars have a lot in common with smartphones because with each new iteration they get better and more sophisticated. Not only do their batteries last longer, but they offer greater versatility when compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.
Here are several reasons why EVs are able to offer more than ICE vehicles:
Don’t miss a charging point
We’ve all done it, mistakenly driving past a petrol station that we intended to visit. It was either due to distracted driving, obstructions, or unsure of the way there. But with EVs, their onboard navigation system can tell you where the nearest charging points are at any time and take you to the nearest one.
That isn’t all, because you can plan your journeys efficiently by including charging points that are on the same route to your destination. This eliminates the guesswork that is associated with driving traditional cars.
Power Source
Other than being a mode of transportation, EVs can also be considered as massive power banks on wheels. Ones equipped with vehicle to grid or vehicle to load technology, can supply power to homes and connected appliances as needed.
Depending on the electricity demands, an EV can power essential appliances or entire homes during emergencies or when on camping trips. In certain regions of the world, you are able to sell excess power that your EV isn’t using back to the grid.
Space in in the front and rear
An EV drivetrain takes up less space than a petrol powered car. As such electric vehicles have a regular sized boot like traditional vehicles as well as a smaller storage space above the front motor that is often referred to as a frunk. It should be sufficient to store light groceries or a gym bag.
For EVs that have motors located nearer to the wheels, they have greater frunk space that can rival most sedan boot capacities.
Regenerative Braking
Unlike ICE vehicles, EVs can use their electric motor to slow down, negating the need to use the physical brakes while cruising. This allows for one pedal driving with the driver only needing to modulate the accelerator pedal for low intensity braking requirements.
When slowing down the vehicle, the motor acts as a generator by converting the vehicle’s forward motion into electrical power. This is then used to charge the batteries. As such, your right ankle doesn’t get sore and you also get to reclaim a few percent of battery charge during the entire journey.
Over The Air Updates
EVs are operated with sophisticated software. This covers everything from non-critical systems like the infotainment system and cabin lighting to essential features like theft prevention and battery health management.
As such, EVs get more frequent software updates than their ICE counterparts. Besides this, manufacturers can resolve potential problems or bugs with a simple over the air update delivered to every vehicle at the same time. This is far more convenient than issuing a recall or making an appointment for a physical service procedure.
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