Volkswagen EVs: Why Volkswagen Is a Top Contender in the Race to Manufacture EVs

Volkswagen has always been known to welcome innovation and progress. 

So, it makes sense that Volkswagen would be front and center in the electric vehicle race. 

Fuel vehicles will be phased out of automakers’ production lines within the coming decades. Whether you are team EV or a skeptic, the reality is that EVs will become the norm. Electrified automobiles will soon become the only choice for consumers looking to buy new cars.

One of the ways Volkswagen is leading the EV push is by offering customers a great all-electric SUV, with an unbeatable 3-year charging offer, which we’ll detail below. 

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 

This fully-electric vehicle offers plenty of great tech features in its interior. 

It charges from 10% to 80% in 30 to 36 minutes. It has an estimated range of 275 miles. 

Buying a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 can net you three years of unlimited 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America. 

Benefits of Driving an Electric Volkswagen Vehicle

If you watched the 2023 Super Bowl, you saw plenty of electric vehicle ads that stressed these vehicles’ ability to reach long distances, and the appeal of charging. 

However, there are many more benefits to consider as well, which we’ll detail below.

Electric motors can achieve instant torque at 0 rpm, allowing for faster takeoffs. 

You can also save big on an electric vehicle if you qualify for tax credits, which can help you save up to $7,500*. 

Some states allow EVs access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes, which can save you time on your commutes. 

If you want a home charger, you may be eligible for rebates for a charger. 

Batteries are also designed for longevity, with most manufacturers offering an 8-year, or 100,000-mile, warranty for batteries. 

The big draw for many is that low emissions is better for the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average passenger fuel vehicle emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. 

This is significant, because it contributes to “the greenhouse effect”, where carbon dioxide lingers in the earth’s atmosphere, letting heat in from without, but not letting heat outside of the earth’s atmosphere. So, the atmospheric layer of carbon dioxide that fuel vehicles contribute to functions much like greenhouse glass that traps heat.

You’ll save big on oil and fluid changes, as electric vehicles require less moving parts. 

Oh, and you save plenty of money that would otherwise be going to gas. 

Charging Stations Will Be the Next Gas Stations

For many people curious about EVs, the worry is that charging an EV may be a challenge. 

However, there is no need to worry, as electric charging stations are becoming more and more common. In fact there are already close to 50,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S.A. 

If you can afford it, you can get an individual charging station, which 130,000 people have already invested in. 

Will Shell, BP, Chevron, et al be folding now that charging stations are expanding nationwide, while fuel cars are slowly but surely being phased out of the marketplace? 

If your intuition is yes, consider that the manufacturers of fuel vehicles are now making electric vehicles. You can be certain that those gas station chains will be converting to electric charging stations in the future. 

So, there will be more than enough charging stations in the country to get you through your EV road trips in the coming years. 

The Best Selection of New and Used Vehicles in Kentuckiana

Still searching for a new or used vehicle that is right for you? Look no further than Neil Huffman Volkswagen for this year’s new Volkswagen lineup along with great-value used vehicles. If you have any questions for us about our new or used vehicle inventory, be sure to contact us today and we will help you find what you are looking for.

*Valid for 24-48 month leases only. The tax credit does not qualify for financing or single pay leases.

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