Going electric has more perks than you might think (beyond saving the planet and gas money)

You can't put a price on the joy of never having to go to a gas station again. That alone pretty much convinces me to go electric for my next (hypothetical) car purchase. 

An EV purchase is admittedly more expensive upfront compared to buying most new gas-powered vehicles. But for those who want something practical to bite into when mulling the decision, there's a whole list of benefits, perks, incentives, cash money, whatever you want to call it, that awaits you.

Tesla prominently features all these savings for you directly on the purchase section of its website just to show how important they think it is. Even though Tesla's federal tax credit has expired now that it's 2020 (and Chevy Bolt's tax credit expiration date is quickly approaching), going electric doesn't mean constantly draining your bank account, especially with creative programs out there to promote cleaner vehicles. There are plenty of ways to save when you buy an EV (you'll never throw away $50 at the pump in minutes during a quick pit stop). Read more...