EV Cars; Why Patrol and Desal are better than EV cars?

EV car Electric Vehicles are constantly gaining market shares. When we compare 2021 to 2023, we see significant changes of 1.7% to 6.38%. But the question remains Are EVs ready to take over the transportation sector? 

Here, we are going to look at a few points

• Market growth and infrastructure development.
• How environment-friendly are these cars (you can skip these two if want)
• Cost of running petrol, diesel and EVS cars
• Pros and cons
• conclusion

Market Growth & Infrastructure Development

• Increased Adoption: Sales of EVs have been increasing, with more manufacturers entering the market.
• Diverse Options: Both two-wheelers and four-wheelers are seeing a surge in electric models.
• Charging Stations: The government and private companies are investing in the development of charging infrastructure to alleviate range anxiety.
• Urban areas: The major cities are ready to use electric vehicles and are getting stronger as time passes.
• Rural areas: Not all rural areas are yet ready to bring EV cars.

• Battery Swapping: Initiatives for battery swapping, especially in two-wheelers, are also being explored.

How environment-friendly are these cars

        Petrol and Diesel

1. Air Pollution: Both petrol and diesel vehicles emit harmful pollutants, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which contribute to air quality issues and health problems.
2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Petrol and diesel combustion releases significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), contributing to climate change.
3. Oil Extraction and Spills: The extraction, transportation, and refining of fossil fuels can lead to environmental degradation and oil spills, harming ecosystems.

        Electric Vehicle Batteries

1. Resource Extraction: The mining of materials for lithium-ion batteries (like lithium, cobalt, and nickel) can cause environmental degradation, water pollution, and ethical concerns related to labour practices.
2. Manufacturing Impact: Battery production is energy-intensive and can result in high carbon emissions if powered by fossil fuels.
3. End-of-Life Management: Recycling of batteries is still developing, and improper disposal can lead to toxic materials entering the environment.

    

Cost of running petrol, diesel and EVS cars

We will take 3 different base variants of TATA NEXON for example and we will take 3 case scenarios for EV home charge, public charge and DC fast charging

Model                           Cost / Maintenance                     Yearly Run (5,000km/y)          TOTAL

Patrol                     9,23,000+ 5,000 = 9,29,000/-           100 x 5,000=5,00,000/-            14,29,000/-

Diesel                    10,00,000+6000= 10,06,000/-            93 x 5,000= 4,65,000/-           14,71,000/-

EV                         15,00,000+ 2500= 15,02,500/-           0.8 x 5,000= 4,000/-               15,06,500/-

home charge              

EV                         15,00,000+ 2500= 15,02,500/-           1.3 x 5,000=6,500/-                15,08,500/-

public charge             

EV DC charge       15,00,000+ 2500= 15,02,500/-           1.5 x 5,000=  7,500/-              15,09,500/-

Pros & Cons

Pros

• If you are travelling more than 5,000km in a year you should consider getting an ev
• ev can provide more safety as compared to IC engine cars.
• It does not contribute to air pollution
• best for city-to-city driving and rural areas are also getting connected.
• acceleration is better as compared to IC engines
• colder zone will get high efficiency 

Cons

• in case of emergency, you have to wait for 40 to 50 minutes for DC fast charge. unlike petrol and diesel cars.
• the high-temperature zone will get lower efficiency or milage
• Consider getting a patrol car if you travel occasionally.
• For term use, it costs more than diesel-engine cars.
• negative impact on the environment: the production of lithium-ion batteries involves mining for metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Which causes environmental degradation, habitat destruction, and water scarcity in mining.

Conclusion

While EV batteries offer significant benefits for reducing emissions and improving air quality, their environmental impact cannot be overlooked. A holistic approach, including sustainable sourcing, efficient manufacturing, and effective recycling, is essential to maximizing the benefits of EVs while minimizing their ecological footprint.