Why Buy an Electric Car?

As plenty of Darlington drivers already know, there are some big benefits to driving an electric car—also known as an EV. The exceptional fuel economy and lack of gasoline are the two big factors just about everyone knows. But is that enough to change the way you drive? If you’re wondering why you should buy an electric car, BMW of Florence can help! While those are excellent reasons for driving an EV, they’re hardly the only reasons. Find out more about why you should buy an electric car from BMW of Florence, then check out our EV inventory.

Wondering why gasoline is out and electricity is in on Sumter and Marion streets? Here are some of the primary reasons why you should buy an electric car:

• Cost of Owning an EV: While EVs currently tend to cost a bit more upfront than their gasoline counterparts, that investment gets recouped through lower fuel costs, no oil changes, less maintenance, and incentives. 
  \Cutting-Edge Technology: EVs often include information displays with systems that monitor energy usage, along with other cutting-edge technologies.
• Environmental Impacts of Owning an EV: If you charge your EV “on the grid,” you’ll still be tied to fossil fuels, but you can also use solar, wind, or other renewable sources of charging for a zero-emissions ownership experience. EVs using grid power are still generally less harmful to the environment.
• Maintenance Required for EV Ownership: When you own a gas-powered car, you need to keep up with things like oil changes, transmission flushes, and more. EVs require much less maintenance.

Of course, like any new technology, there are some things you need to know before you drive home to Marion in your new EV:

While public charging stations are becoming more common in South Carolina, the infrastructure is still in its infancy. It’s still almost a necessity to have a home charging station instead of relying entirely on public charging stations. Check with our finance department about incentives, discounts, and tax breaks that might be available for your home charger purchase.

When you test drive an electric BMW at BMW of Florence we’ll demonstrate how the My BMW app. Just enter your destination and the app will optimize your route with the most accessible public charging stations.

We hope that seeing the perks of EV ownership has you thinking about your next car and how you plan to drive into the future. If you’d like to learn more you can find more information in our BMW information hub. Don’t forget, you’re always welcome to stop by for a test drive. We’re happy to answer your questions!