Electric SUV in the US
While the cost to convert an electric SUV in the US is still not as high as it is in Europe, there are still a lot of costs to overcome before the US can take advantage of this technology. For one thing, most of the parts for electric cars are still not in the US. Most of the electric SUV components come from Europe. So, if you want to drive an electric SUV in the US, you would have to import them or buy them from China.
One of the reasons why electric vehicles (EVs) are not available in the US is the regulations set by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVS). Basically, all electric cars must meet the same safety ratings as gas-powered vehicles. These standards make it difficult for electric cars to get a foothold in the US market. The other reason is that the regulations do not allow electric car manufacturers to build prototypes of their electric vehicles before they’re certified for sale. It is believed that electric vehicle manufacturers would have to face serious consequences if they sell cars with faulty engines.
But regulations are not the only thing standing in the way of electric cars. Many people believe that it’s impossible for electric vehicles to compete in the highly competitive world of gas and diesel vehicles. They say that the range of an electric car is just too small. Additionally, they say that manufacturing a practical electric car will be too expensive. However, if we look at the facts carefully, electric car manufacturers are facing a lot of challenges.
The first challenge is the technical aspect. Most electric car manufacturers have so far failed to produce a practical electric car that can run on public roads. Even if they succeeded in mini-charging stations for urban locals, it still wouldn’t be enough to compete with gas cars. Some of these prototypes even cost more than gas SUV. Even if they manage to fit an electric engine into a regular gasoline powered vehicle, they would be no match for a sporty gas SUV.
However, there are solutions for this technical challenge. One of them is the electric car manufacturers’ plan to expand their business reach by offering electric SUV for sale. This plan is still in early stages and many questions need to be answered before it becomes popular among buyers. For instance, will investors give big money for electric SUV?
The second major challenge is the attitude of the general public. Although electric vehicles are more efficient and less polluting compared to gas powered vehicles, people are not willing to buy them. Perhaps the main reason is that most electric SUV are sold in traditional markets like automobile dealerships and through dealerships specializing in alternative fuel vehicles. Since electric vehicles are still considered a luxury, few people can afford to buy them. Even those who are able to purchase an electric car find it very expensive.
Fortunately, there are alternatives. Recently, two electric vehicle manufacturers have launched their business in the US. These companies, Lotus and Jaguar, plan to produce electric SUV in the US. These companies believe that they can bring about significant changes in the way Americans view electric vehicles. Their plans seem reasonable because electric SUV in the US will be able to solve the problem of limited space available for conventional automobiles.
They also believe that by creating electric cars, they can attract more customers to buy from them. Both companies have plans to expand their sales in the US. If these companies succeed in the venture, then the sales for electric vehicles in the US may skyrocket. The only disadvantage is that these electric vehicles are more expensive than gas-powered cars. However, these companies believe that the price of electric cars will reduce soon. Only time will tell if their words are true.