What Southern Dallas consumers need to know before buying an electric vehicle

The Dallas Examiner Electric vehicles are gaining momentum as a cleaner, more cost-effective alternative to traditional gas-powered cars. With zero tailpipe emissions, EVs reduce environmental impact while offering lower fueling and maintenance costs, due to fewer moving parts and the absence of exhaust systems and oil changes. It’s quiet, smooth acceleration and advanced onboard technology enhance the driving experience. As battery ranges improve and charging infrastructure expands across the country, EVs are becoming a more practical choice for American drivers. This progress marks a dramatic shift from the nation’s first electric vehicle, developed around 1890 by Iowa chemist William Morrison. His six-passenger electric wagon, which reached a top speed of 14 mph, helped spark early interest in electric mobility – a vision now being realized nationwide, according to Energy.gov. Each year, the experts at Consumer Reports Auto Test Center tested a wide range of EV and developed a list of top models. Listed below are EV made in the U.S. from Consumer Reports. Top five EVs: Chevrolet Blazer EV Chevrolet Equinox EV Fiat 500e Ford Mustang Mach-E Honda Prologue Top five fuel-efficient EVs starting under $35K: Chevrolet Equinox EV Fiat 500e Hyundai Kona Electric Mini Cooper SE Electric Nissan Leaf...