The 7 Biggest Problems with Electric Cars
Electric cars solve many problems: they can improve fuel efficiency, lower emission rates, and allow you to power up your car at home (instead of visiting a gas station.) But, like any burgeoning technology, there some big issues with electric cars. These issues range from high repair costs and limited charging infrastructure to battery degradation and range anxiety. Here are 7 of the biggest problems facing electric car owners today. Issue #1: Battery Problems One problem electric cars face with is issues with their batteries. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery, standard in many electric vehicles, has the potential to combust. Thermal runaway can cause overheating, which causes the cells within the batteries to become compromised. Once the cells fail, there can be a chain reaction, causing a fire. A recent example of this came during Hurricane Ian. According to Fortune Magazine, saltwater damage led to numerous EV vehicles catching fire. Cars that had been submerged formed salt