The race is on to get more electric cars on the road. But according to a survey by Pew Research Center, more than half of the adults don’t want gas-powered cars to be phased out. They say EVs are expensive and charging them is a problem. We asked some students what they think about EVs.
Electric cars are better for the environment. They don’t burn fossil fuels (化石燃料). Some people think electric cars are expensive. But their prices are coming down. Some cost around $30,000. That’s cheaper than many gas-powered cars. Plus, the cost of gas can add a lot to the price of a regular car, and once you use the gas, it’s gone. Anyway, I think we’re going to run out of gas at some point. This will make EVs a necessity (必需品). Finally, many EVs are smaller and easier to park.
—Henry, 17
I don’t think all cars should be electric. First of all, charging stations are less common than gas stations. This makes electric cars a lot less convenient for long trips. And cold weather slows the chemical reactions that make the batteries work. Electric cars are also more expensive than regular cars. On average, a new EV costs around $11,000 more than a new gas car. What’s more, electric cars do have an environmental cost. Their batteries are made with rare metals found at the bottom of the sea. Mining these metals is harmful to marine life.
—George, 18
Electric cars would decrease air pollution and allow us to breathe better. Cleaner air also means there will be fewer animals dying. If the world could be a better, cleaner place, it would be worth the cost of electric cars. Some electric cars are more expensive. But they need less maintenance than gas-powered cars. So the costs start to even out.
—Cathy, 18
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