If you’re looking to leave gasoline power behind and give your St. Louis commute a serious upgrade, you’re in the right place! Electric vehicles are more available than ever at %di_name%%. We offer new and pre-owned vehicles from Nissan, Hyundai, BMW, Kia, and more. Each of these automakers offers at least one hybrid or electric model in their lineup, including the Nissan LEAF, BMW iX, and Kia EV6.
Why should you buy an electric car? There are a lot of financial, performance, and environmental perks of driving an EV that you won’t find on a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle. The team at Suntrup Automotive Group has put together a guide outlining everything you need to know below.
While there are a huge range of advantages to driving an EV on the St. Charles roads, we’ve boiled it down to three key perks:
While availability of public charging stations is on the rise, most EV drivers charge their vehicles from home. You’ll want to install a Level 2 home charger if you plan on taking advantage of home charging. While EVs can plug into a standard three-prong outlet, this is the slowest charging method.
That said, public charging stations are a great option if you’re on the go and want to top off your battery. They also work much faster than home chargers since they take advantage of direct current (DC) fast charging. Check out public networks like Chargeway and Electrify America to find the most convenient stations!
If you want to see how any of our available EVs handle on the Fenton roads, contact our office to set up a test drive! We’ll see what we have available and get you behind the wheel in no time. If you’ve made up your mind and want to move forward with the buying process, our finance center is a great place to start!
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