How to choose the perfect electric car for you?

Are you wondering how to choose the perfect electric car for you? With the constantly increasing amount of available models, it can be difficult to understand which is best, especially if you are not familiar with the world of electric vehicles!

Your Cadillac Laval dealership gives you a few pointers, to help you make the best choice for you!

Is purchasing an electric car a good idea?

If you are hoping to reduce your carbon footprint, especially when it comes to fuel consumption, then purchasing an electric car is an excellent option. In fact, contrary to a fuel model, an electric vehicle does not require a single drop of fuel and relies solely on electricity.

However, similarly to a fuel vehicle, where you are aware of the amount of gas left in your tank and know where to fuel up, you must also make it a habit to know where to find charging stations along the way.

This shouldn’t be too difficult given that, over the last few years, the amount of charging stations has exploded, even in remote areas.

The different types of electric vehicles

Other than the vast array of traditional sedans, SUVs and vans, electric vehicles also come in different categories:

100 % electric with battery

These vehicles rely solely on an electric powertrain and do not require a single drop of fuel.

With fuel cells

Also known as hydrogen vehicles, these models produce electricity by combining oxygen and hydrogen, and only emit water and hot air instead of exhaust gas. Considering the fact that there are little charging infrastructures for fuel cell models, they are mainly focused around existing installations.

Plug-in hybrid

Not fully electric but more advantageous than a hybrid model, a plug-in hybrid model will offer a variable electric range when in 100% electric mode (generally between 35 and 75 kilometers) but also has a fuel engine, which means you can keep driving even when your battery is empty. It can be charged on a level 2 station or a domestic plug.

Hybrid

A hybrid model is a fuel car, but that offers fuel consumption numbers that are lower than regular fuel models, since the electric motor is there to support the fuel engine when extra power is required, like while climbing a hill or overtaking a car on the highway.

How to choose the perfect electric car for me?

The same way you would choose your fuel version, you can determine:

• Your budget
• Your needs
• What options you want to find on board
• Etc.

Moreover, you will have to take into account your daily commute. In fact, if you are regularly driving from Montreal to Quebec City, for example, then you will want to choose a model with a more significant electric range. If, on the contrary, your daily commute is shorter, then a vehicle will a shorter autonomy can also be an option.

How to finance your electric car?

According to the power and price of your electric vehicle, government incentives might be available to your, both federal and provincial. As for the rest, a financing request is the same as it would be for a fuel model.

Which electric car to choose in the province of Quebec?

In 2022, so many different electric models are available, for every taste, budget and needs.

Electric vehicles for less than $ 60,000

There are several affordable electric vehicles currently on the market.Here are a few:

Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV

EV: MSRP of $ 40,348, an autonomy that can reach up to 417 kilometers

EUV: MSRP of $ 42,348, an autonomy of 387 kilometers

Hyundai Kona EV

MSRP: $ 46,450, a 415 kilometer autonomy

Ford Mustang Mach-E

MSRP: $ 53,690 — $ 88,190, an autonomy of over 500 kilometers, depending on selected model

Kia Soul

MSRP: $ 44,910 - $ 53,910, a 383 kilometer autonomy

Nissan Ariya

MSRP: not-yet revealed, an electric range of up to 482 kilometers

Luxury electric vehicles

The luxury vehicle category also offers several luxury electric models as well.

Tesla Model 3, Model X and Model S

Model 3, MSRP: $ 61,980 - $ 83,990, a 576 kilometer autonomy

Model X, MSRP: $ 157,990 - $ 185,590, a 536 kilometer electric range

Model S, MSRP: $ 136,990 - $ 178,590, an autonomy of 637 kilometers

Cadillac Lyriq

MSRP: $ 70,148, a 502 kilometer autonomy

Porsche Taycan

MSRP: $ 119,900 - $ 154,700, an autonomy of over 500 kilometers

Jaguar I-Pace

MSRP: $ 99,800, an electric range of 408-470 kilometers

Conclusion

As you can see, there is a vast array of choice of electric cars and SUVs on the market, so there will certainly be a model for everyone! And Cadillac Canada has also thrown its hat in the ring with the all-new Lyriq and Celestic, arriving on the market over the course of the next few years.

To find out how to choose the perfect electric car, to get more information about our promotions and Cadillac financing options, or to find out more about what our vehicles offer, come and visit us today at Cadillac Laval, your Cadillac dealership close to Montreal, the West Island and Blainville!