Efficiency of Using Electric Vehicles

In recent years, many publications have appeared on the efficiency of using electric transport, including passenger cars, electric buses, trolleybuses, trams, and trucks. At the same time, a comparative analysis of the economic factors influencing the development of this type of transport is carried out. The statistical reporting system contains reports on the Ministry of Transport and Communications (Form 1 electro, 12-tr electro, 12-tr auto). Most scientific publications prove the efficiency of electric vehicles with a range of up to 10 thousand km, ideal ecology and great advantages over other types of transport in terms of technical operation and maintenance. However, there are other opinions that outline the negative aspects associated with the operation of this technology. The purpose of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the efficiency of using electric and gasoline cars. The tasks to be solved in this article are to investigate the theoretical features and develop practical recommendations for the operation of new electric vehicles and compare their costs with gasoline cars. The research used methods of comparative analysis, statistical data processing and economic modeling. The results showed that under certain conditions, the use of electric vehicles can be economically beneficial, especially in large cities with high traffic. The main conclusions of the study confirm the prospects for the development of electric transport, provided that the infrastructure is improved and the cost of batteries is reduced. The proposed practical recommendations can be used in planning urban transport development and shaping transport policy.

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