Gasoline has been an indivisible component of the automotive experience ever since the first Patent-Motorwagen chugged and jostled its way down the cobblestones. However, internal combustion's inherent efficiency limitations and collective impact on our ecosystem have spurred the search for an alternative.
Today, the industry is finally evolving. The landscape of battery-powered cars is growing more rapidly by the year, providing significant environmental, economic, and performance benefits over their gas-powered counterparts. And as technologies and adoption improve, the gap between electricity and combustion will only continue to grow.
Reasons to Go Electric
- Reduced Emissions: Electric powertrains are much more efficient in using their power source than combustion engines. An electric vehicle can convert more than 75 percent of the energy it pulls from the grid to horsepower, while combustion vehicles use as little as 12 percent of gasoline's potential energy. This increase in efficiency results in EVs being responsible for less than a quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions produced by standard combustion vehicles throughout their lifespan.
- Lower Operating Costs: Electric vehicles' superior efficiency makes them cheaper to operate per mile. So, you can avoid visiting the gas station, fill up at home, and pay less for your daily commutes.
- Less Maintenance: EVs also save lots of time and money on maintenance. That's because sealed electric motors eliminate the need for common service items like oil changes and belt replacement.
- Better Performance: Gasoline engines typically need to spin up to achieve maximum torque output. Electric motors generate near-instantaneous torque, providing swifter and smoother acceleration.
Volvo Pure Electric
Volvo's electrified lineup is diverse and expanding, including both plug-in hybrid and pure-electric vehicles. Currently, Volvo offers two models that operate solely on electric power: the Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin subcompact crossover and its fastback-styled sibling, the C40 Recharge Twin. Both models are powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain that produces 402 horsepower and 486 pound-feet of torque—enough to sprint from zero to 60 mph in under 4.5 seconds.
A 75-kWh battery enables ranges of 223 and 225 miles for the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, respectively. A Level 2 home charger can replenish the battery from 20 to 90% (Volvo's recommended capacity range for everyday driving) in about 8 hours. It's also capable of 50–150kW DC fast-charging, filling the battery in two hours to as little as 40 minutes.
Learn More About Volvo Electric Vehicles near Maryville and Sevierville
For more information about Volvo's electric offerings or the EV ownership experience, please feel free to contact Clayton Motors Inc at your convenience. And if you'd like to explore our Volvo Recharge selection for yourself, we welcome you to visit our Volvo dealership in Knoxville. We'll be happy to show you around.