Purchasing An Electric Vehicle | Memphis, TN

Electric cars are a great way to save on fuel prices and to reduce your carbon footprint. Hyundai currently offers two electric vehicles: the 2019 KONA Electric (named the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year) and the 2019 IONIQ Electric.

Think you're ready for an electric car? Here are a few things you should know before purchasing:

If you are excited by electric technology but need some time with the transition, consider a hybrid vehicle, which relies on a traditional gas-powered engine and an electric motor. After driving a hybrid for several years, you can more gently transition into an electric vehicle. Hyundai's hybrid models include the IONIQ Hybrid and the Sonata Hybrid.

Additionally, hybrid fuel cell is another green technology growing in popularity. Hyundai also offers the 2019 Nexo Fuel Cell.

However, electric vehicles (EVs) are a great option, even if it is your first foray into green driving.

Repairs and insurance costs for electric vehicles can be more expensive than for traditional vehicles, so consider that in your budgeting. However, EVs are cheaper in terms of routine maintenance - most famously, they do not need oil changes.

The other big difference is that you will no longer be spending money at the gas station. Instead, you will need to budget for the increase in your electric bill for charging at home.

Today's EVs get a large enough electric range that you can drive confidently during your daily errands. The only issue is when you want to take long road trips, during which you may need to rent a car.

Electric vehicles still come with major federal tax credits of $7,500. That is a humongous saving just for driving an EV.

Best of all, today's electric car is neither boring nor tame. With the 2019 Hyundai KONA Electric and 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric, it couldn't be any clearer that you can get exceptional environmental friendliness and plenty of style to boot. Check out these incredible EVs at Gossett Hyundai South.