Whether you’ve been searching for your next vehicle or just spent some time on the road, you’ve probably noticed the growing numbers of electric vehicles and charging stations. That’s because many car manufacturers like Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM have committed to electrifying the future by producing emission-free vehicles. But did you know that the EV isn’t actually a recent phenomenon? In fact, they’ve been around for nearly 200 years, and you can learn more about how they started and where they’re headed with Benna CDJR.
Rocky Start to Worldwide Takeover
Most people think of the Model T or other combustion engine when they think of the first car. However, in an effort to distance from horse and buggies, people of the early 1800s found ways to produce the first true electric vehicles. Of course, the technology of the time wasn’t up to par, and problems like a top speed of 14 MPH and single-use batteries were impractical. As innovation continued, there were some improvements, but all of those were trampled by the affordable cars made by Ford in the early 1900s and EVs were essentially forgotten.
That is, until the gas crisis of the 1970s made people rethink the way they traveled. Drivers worldwide were looking for ways to reduce their dependence on gasoline, and engineers got to work making a modern electric car that drivers would actually want to use. It took nearly 20 years, but eventually the Toyota Prius was released to immediate worldwide success. The Prius made huge waves with the convenient hybrid model, and other automakers took notice. With the success of the Tesla and other early hybrid and electric vehicles, it was the first time in history that the EV could become a reality.
Fast forward to today’s climate crisis and rising costs, and there’s more value in an electric vehicle than ever before. Electric vehicles are no longer limited to tiny cars with short range; in fact, there are options for every driver’s needs. There’s the Chrysler Pacifica hybrid that boosts milage for families looking to save on fuel, and the new Dodge Hornet, a hybrid compact SUV that’s as affordable as it is convenient. Even muscle car enthusiasts can get in on the electric revolution, with plans for electric Charger and Challenger models coming in the next few years. RAM fans can get everything they want out of a truck in a platform they recognize with a hybrid engine they’ll love. So even though it seems that things are moving fast, it’s really been nearly two centuries in the making for an all-electric world.
Find Your EV at Benna CDJR
Are you interested in joining the revolution? Find your next hybrid or electric vehicle at Benna CDJR! New models are arriving soon, so contact us today to learn more about an EV that’s right for you.
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