For the past six years, my wife and I have enjoyed the fun of driving an electric car, a Nissan Leaf. It is so peppy and responsive, it makes driving a joy.
Last year we purchased our second electric car, a Chevrolet Bolt. The Bolt has a range of 220 miles on a single charge, which means that my wife can easily commute from Provo to her job in Salt Lake City. Two of our daughters are also driving electric and loving it.
With solar panels on our roof, charging our cars is free and sun-powered. Zero pollution, no oil changes, no monthly service charges, no filling up at expensive gasoline stations, no oil stains on our driveway. Our dealer says we are not producing about 1,000 pounds of CO2 each month.
With Audi, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Ford and Tesla all producing electric vehicles, and used electrics becoming available, everyone can afford an electric. With a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 currently available, and the state government promising more charging stations, now is the time to join the electric revolution.
If you hate the inversion, buy and drive an electric car. It’s fun!
Peter Livingston Myer, Provo