Why Car Manufacturers Are Switching to Electric Vehicles?

Sep 4, 2023, 4:21 PM
Why Car Manufacturers Are Switching to Electric Vehicles?

Recently, electric vehicles have started to appear everywhere, at the front rows of auto showrooms, in appealing TV commercials and smartphone ads, on the roads of many countries around the world, and this is just the beginning. By 2028, the market of electric vehicles is expected to reach $1.318 trillion in size.

In this article, we explore why major automakers will prioritize the production of electric vehicles in the coming years.

Electricity: The Global Auto Future

Electric cars will undoubtedly play an important role in the automotive industry's future. This is due to a global trend toward the usage of electricity, as well as the development of electric batteries to be used in the production of new models from different brands. This is the result of the following:  

Legislation and Policies

Increased manufacturing of electric cars is mostly driven by government guidelines that internal combustion engines should be replaced with electric ones. Some governments provide incentives and reduced taxes to citizens who buy electric vehicles. Authorities have also made investments in research and development aimed at lowering the cost and raising the efficiency of electric vehicles.  

Cost Savings on Running and Maintenance

According to studies, a person who purchases an electric car can save about 3,300 JOD over the course of ownership due to lower repair and maintenance costs when compared to cars with combustion engines.

Electric cars have fewer parts in general due to the lack of the typical engine and its parts, as well as the oil used in it, and it's important to remember that fuel prices will continue to rise in the future giving limited resources, making electric vehicles a smart option to get around without relying on fuel energy.   

Carbon-Free Environment 

Since the creation of the internal combustion engine, humans have been leaving a harmful carbon footprint that has led to pollution in recent years, resulting in global warming that we are all witnessing all over the world.

It is safe to say that hybrid and electric vehicles were an important turning point in automotive history, with electric cars alone responsible for a 40% decrease in emissions.  

Reducing Driving Stress

Nowadays, people spend the majority of their day behind the wheel which causes a lot of stress and anxiety, but electric cars are designed to make the driving experience smoother and more comfortable; as it does not come with a transmission, which means accelerating and reaching top speeds without the usual problems found in other cars.

Several studies show that internal combustion engine noise can have many negative impacts, such as increased anxiety and high blood pressure, making quiet electric vehicles the ideal solution.  

Technological Innovations

Brands are aware of the role that advanced technology plays in giving its productions a step ahead in the industry, adding different technologies primarily to entertain the driver and passengers, along with the latest driving assistance systems that make the driving experience easier and clear the way for autonomous driving, as well as utilizing technology to make charging faster and smarter.

Biggest Brands Switching to Electric Vehicles 

If you follow the automotive news you are probably aware of the electrical shift that many major manufacturers are planning. Bentley, for example, is aiming to be a fully-electric brand by 2030, while other brands such as BMW are trying to find a balance between the electric cars trend and the traditional well-known internal combustion models.

Electric Cars in Jordan: Now and Later

In a promising step toward sustainable mobility in Jordan, sources reported that the share of electric vehicles in the local market increased by 34.6% between 2018 and 2022, and that demand for imported electric cars to the free zone is expected to increase by 68% due to the country's economic situation, as well as the reduction of customs duties and general taxes on such cars.

Electric cars will have a promising future with luxurious productions that combine powerful and eco-friendly performance, stay up updated on all its news from, here.

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