Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles, or EVs, use batteries instead of gasoline to run. They are much quieter than regular cars and don't produce exhaust fumes. More and more people are choosing electric cars to help keep the air clean. Electric buses, trucks, and even airplanes are being built too.

How EVs Work

Electric vehicles have big battery packs instead of gas tanks. The batteries power electric motors that turn the wheels. You charge an EV by plugging it in, just like you charge a phone. A full charge can take a car 200 to 300 miles or more before it needs to be plugged in again.

The Future of EVs

Electric vehicles are getting better every year. Batteries are lasting longer and charging faster. Many countries are building more charging stations so EVs can travel farther. Some car companies plan to make only electric vehicles in the future. Scientists are also working on electric planes and ships.

Fun Facts

• Electric cars were actually invented before gasoline cars, back in the 1830s.
• An electric car can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under 2 seconds.
• Charging an EV costs much less than filling a gas tank.

Did You Know?

Electric cars are not a new idea! In 1900, about one-third of all cars in the United States were electric. Gasoline cars took over because gas was cheap and let cars go farther.