{"id":6682,"date":"2025-09-17T12:18:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/?page_id=6682"},"modified":"2026-07-30T08:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T12:52:42","slug":"tc-electric-vehicles-electric-vehicle-myths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/es\/tc-electric-vehicles-electric-vehicle-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Vehicle Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Electric Vehicle Myths Debunked<\/h1>\n<div>\n<h2>The truth about Electric Vehicles<\/h2>\n<p>Questions about electric vehicle cost, charging, driving range, battery production and environmental impact are common &#8211; and outdated information can make the answers difficult to understand. Explore the facts behind common electric vehicle myths and learn how EVs compare with gasoline powered vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: Electric vehicles are worse for the climate than gasoline cars because of power plant emissions.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"500\">Fact:<\/strong> EVs typically have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline vehicles, even after accounting for emissions from generating the electricity used for charging. EVs also convert approximately 87%\u201391% of their battery energy into vehicle movement, while gasoline vehicles convert only about 16%\u201325% of gasoline\u2019s energy into movement. Actual emissions vary based on the sources used to generate electricity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: Electric vehicles don\u2019t work well in cold weather.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Cold temperatures can reduce driving range and slow charging, but EVs operate year round in northern climates. Preconditioning the vehicle while it is plugged in, using heated seats and planning charging stops can help preserve winter range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: EVs are only practical for short city trips.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Current EV ranges vary considerably, and expanding fast-charging networks make longer trips possible &#8211; but drivers should still plan around their vehicle, weather and route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: An EV battery will need to be replaced after only a few years.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>EV batteries are designed for extended use and typically include substantial manufacturer warranties\u2014commonly eight years or 100,000 miles. Capacity may gradually decline, but that does not necessarily mean the battery must be replaced. <a href=\"https:\/\/afdc.energy.gov\/vehicles\/electric-maintenance\">Learn more about battery maintenance.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: EVs don\u2019t have enough range.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1930\">Fact:<\/strong> Many EVs can travel 200\u2013300 miles on a full charge\u2014far more than most people drive in a typical day. More than 98% of U.S. passenger-vehicle trips are less than 75 miles. Actual range varies by vehicle, driving habits, speed, terrain and weather, and cold temperatures can reduce winter range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: EVs are too expensive.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2669\">Fact:<\/strong> Some EVs cost more to purchase than comparable gasoline vehicles, but electricity and routine maintenance costs are generally lower. The total cost of ownership depends on the vehicle, purchase price, electricity and gasoline rates, insurance, driving habits and available incentives. Compare individual models to understand the complete cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: Charging is inconvenient.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1279\">Fact:<\/strong> Most EV charging is completed at home, often overnight. EV drivers can also charge at workplaces, shopping areas and public stations. Longer trips may require advance planning because public chargers are not yet as common as gas stations, but the national charging network continues to expand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/tc-ev-network\/\">Find public EV Chargers in Traverse City<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: I need an expensive home charger to own an EV.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Many drivers can meet their daily needs using a standard 120-volt outlet, although Level 2 charging is faster and more convenient. The right setup depends on daily mileage, parking access, vehicle type and the home\u2019s electrical system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tclp.org\/tc-electric-vehicles-electric-vehicle-incentives\/\">Learn more about TCLP home EV charger incentives<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: Electric vehicles are worse for the climate than gasoline cars because of battery manufacturing.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3543\">Fact:<\/strong> Manufacturing an EV &#8211; particularly its battery &#8211; can produce more greenhouse gas emissions than manufacturing a gasoline vehicle. However, an EV\u2019s total lifetime emissions are typically lower after accounting for vehicle production, electricity generation, driving and end-of-life impacts. Results vary based on battery size and chemistry, vehicle use and the electricity used for charging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Myth: Electric vehicles require just as much maintenance as gasoline vehicles.<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>All-electric vehicles have fewer moving parts and do not require oil changes, spark plugs or exhaust-system maintenance. 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