Rivian secures $2.65 billion as it prepares to bring its EVs to market

More

Renault 5 will be reborn as an electric hatchback

More

Volkswagen triples sales of all-electric vehicles in 2020

More

Plug-ins accounted for every fourth new car in West Europe in December

More

Truemag

  • Electric Car News
  • Electric Car Reviews
  • Plug-in Hybrids
  • Technology
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Charging Map

Does An Electric Cars Need To Be Covered And Protected More Than A Regular Vehicle?

Electric-cars-Cover
Over time, a car can become vulnerable to its surroundings. Whether it’s stored indoors or parked outside, an uncovered vehicle is still exposed to numerous daily hazards. Dust, rain, sleet, snow and even the sun are all natural elements that can affect the quality of an automobile.

These are obvious issues for any vehicle, but what about an electric car with an interior makeup that differs from a gasoline vehicle?  Will being left out in extreme weather affect the performance of the car?  If rain seeps under the hood of your electric car, is it worse for the automobile than it is for a standard gasoline vehicle? More importantly, would it cause a safety risk?

The short answers to all of those questions: No.  An idle electric car will not be damaged any further or pose any more of a safety hazard than a normal gasoline vehicle when confronted with the elements of nature.  We’re all taught as children that water and electricity don’t mix, but it’s perfectly safe to keep your electric car in the rain.

However, that doesn’t mean you should keep your electric car naked in the breeze.  In fact, you should want to keep your electric car safe from both natural elements and from human factors that can result in scratches, dings or even theft of a parked car.  Car covers are a necessity for automobile owners who wish to keep their vehicle in the best shape possible.

Even if your electric car is charged from the comforts of your own garage, the vehicle is still exposed to a number of potential hazards.  Factors such as dust, dirt and various airborne pollutants commonly found in garages and storage spaces can cause damage to your automobile.

A car cover is the perfect solution to keep your electric car safe, productive and looking good well beyond its years.

This post was created by our friends over at EmpireCovers.

Dec 22, 2012Blagojce Krivevski
Wireless EV Charging System Sales to Surpass 280,000 by 2020German Railways Choose the Hiriko EV for Electric Carsharing Project
You Might Also Like
 
Mitsubishi i Tops Greenest Car List for 2012
 
Volkswagen Aims to be Global Electric Car Leader
Blagojce Krivevski

Blagojce Krivevski is physicist and green technology lover. Keep in touch with Blagojce through his email, web site, Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook and Google+.

December 22, 2012 Electric Car Newselectric car, electric cars
Follow Us
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • feedburner
Recent News
Scania aims to be the leader in the shift towards a sustainable transport system
January 20, 2021
Cruise and GM Team Up with Microsoft to Commercialize Self-Driving Vehicles
January 19, 2021
Rivian secures $2.65 billion as it prepares to bring its EVs to market
January 19, 2021
Volta Announces $125 Million Financing
January 19, 2021
Video: From stone wheels to EV, bringing progress to life in a new Volkswagen ID.4 ad
January 19, 2021
About
ElectricCarsReport.com ElectricCarsReport.com is a website dedicated to pure electric vehicles and the full range of consumer information and tools about electric cars, green technology energy, and the environment.
Latest News
Scania aims to be the leader in the shift towards a sustainable transport system
January 20, 2021
Cruise and GM Team Up with Microsoft to Commercialize Self-Driving Vehicles
January 19, 2021
Rivian secures $2.65 billion as it prepares to bring its EVs to market
January 19, 2021
Subscribe

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest news and event postings.

Get in touch

Email: [email protected]

Archives
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • google-news
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • feedburner
DMCA.com
2021 © ElectricCarsReport.com | All Rights Reserved.