You might scream if one more person tells you about going green as the top reason to drive an EV. It’s been drilled into our heads almost as much as the fried egg symbolizing what happens to your brain while using drugs in the late 1980s. Although everyone should be concerned about the environment, there have to be other benefits to driving an electric vehicle. Thankfully, we’ve got a few of them for you.

Electric cars have more advanced tech and features

The development of electric vehicles has led to some automakers adding some pretty cool features. Tesla is at the forefront of EV development and offers features you might never think of. The Dog model allows the air conditioning to remain on while pets are in the car, and Sentry Mode records your car’s surroundings by using external cameras.

Performance is one of the best benefits of driving an electric vehicle

Do you enjoy hitting the accelerator and feeling the car take off like a rocket? If so, you’ll love what you find in most EVs. The electric motors in an EV offer instant torque, which translates to incredible acceleration. These electric cars can be quick, fun, and quiet, and this performance can make it fun for you to take off from a stop light or rocket down an empty road.

Electric cars and SUVs offer more cabin space than ICE vehicles

Modern EVs have the battery pack in the floor and the electric motors on the axles. This means there isn’t a massive engine taking up space. Some automakers have expanded the cabin area to offer much more spacious interiors, while others utilize this space for other things. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 brings added length to the wheelbase for more passenger room, while the Ford F-150 Lightning has a unique and useful frunk that replaces the engine bay.

Electric vehicles refuel at home

Most automakers now offer the installation of a Level 2 at-home charging station, provided you have the current power outlet for the charger. Most EVs won’t charge conveniently using anything less than the Level 2 charger. Instead of waiting in line at the gas station, you can simply plug in your electric car at home and let it charge overnight in your garage. This convenience is one of the greatest benefits of driving an electric vehicle. If you need to recharge while away from home, more public EV charging stations are available than ever before.

Annual maintenance costs are much lower for EVs

Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts and don’t rely on an internal combustion engine. This means little to no regular maintenance, making it much cheaper to maintain an electric SUV than a gas-powered version. This can save you a lot of money during the ownership of an EV.

More electric SUVs and trucks are becoming available

The early days of electric vehicles left us with low-range, heavy, small, and boring vehicles that we didn’t want to drive. Along came Tesla, and changed the game entirely. In today’s market, we see a wide variety of electric cars, trucks, and SUVs to make it easy to find an EV that fits your lifestyle.

Of course, the most important benefit of driving electric vehicles is saving the planet. Yeah, I had to put it in there; let’s hear those screams.