Electric Cars For Dummies

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Drive into the 21st century in an electric car

With falling cost of ownership, expanded incentives for purchasing, and more model and body type options than ever, it may finally be time to retire the old gas-guzzler and dive into the world of electric car ownership. Electric Cars For Dummies is your guide to becoming lightning powered, reducing your carbon footprint, and saving money on gas while you do it. This book teaches you how to select the battery-charged vehicle that fits your need and budget. It also offers insight into how to maintain your electric car, including answering all your questions about charging your vehicle. Calculate the total cost of ownership, prep your home to become one huge charger, and demystify the battery, the tune-ups and more.

Learn the difference in cost of ownership and emissions between electric and gas-powered vehiclesExplore your options and find an electric car that fits in your budgetKnow when and how to charge your vehicle, and what kind of maintenance it needsFigure out how to charge your car on the go

This is the perfect book for new and would-be electric car owners looking for guidance on buying and maintaining one of these super sleek machines.

From the Publisher

Hey there! Thinking about electric cars? Do I have a book for you!

Most of what’s in the book springs from the everyday conversations I’ve had with car shoppers over the past several years, many who ask similar questions when starting those conversations. (You might even call these questions Frequently Asked). Questions like:

How long does it take to charge?

About 8 seconds, depending on how long the walk is from the charging cable to the car.

Beyond that, how long it takes to put elections in a battery pack depends on whether charging as Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 speeds. I’ve got a whole chapter that discusses charging in great, fascinating detail.

Will the grid be able to handle electric cars? EVs will collapse the power grid, won’t they?

That’s two questions, and the answers are yes to the first, no to the second. I share the (many) reasons why in the book.

So, what’s so great about EVs anyway?

Well, there’s cost savings, safety, ease of fueling, driving dynamics, better tech, planetary impact… I mean, how long do you have? It took me 384 pages to discuss these reasons and much more, including fun sidebars about Norwegian bands and CBS Sunday Morning contributors. You just gotta read it to fully answer that last FAQ.

About the Author

Brian Culp (Silicon Valley, CA) is Technical Publications Manager for Lucid Motors, a US-based electric car manufacturer. It’s his latest stop on a career journey that’s seen him author numerous tech how-to books on applications, operating systems, and certifications; develop online learning platforms; and even play five years of professional baseball.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 1st edition (September 14, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119887356
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119887355
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 1.1 x 9.3 inches