Electric Cars For Dummies

Introduction

So you’re thinking about buying an electric car?

Congrats!

You’ve come to the right place. Also, you’ve come to the right person, or at least I think you’ll agree that’s the case by the time you’re done reading this intro. (Oh, and note to self: That first intro sentence might make a great chapter title.)

I won’t hold it against you if you skip ahead right now to start getting answers to questions about vehicle range, charging, and cost of operation, especially when compared to internal combustion vehicles.

Don’t worry. By the end of this book, you’ll have explored almost every topic that someone new to electric cars might have on their mind. You'll get up close and personal with some fascinating engineering and future-looking topics, like why electric cars go so damn fast, why they tend to be much safer, what to expect in terms of battery longevity, and how and why the car you buy today is likely to improve over time.

Along with the topics covering the purchase and ownership experience — information especially relevant if you’re new to the idea of electric cars — you can find a wealth of ancillary material about everything from autonomous driving, regen braking, electric trucks and bikes, all the way to suggestions about YouTubers that would be worth a follow as you continue down the electrification rabbit hole.

I’ll even work in an anecdote about the Norwegian pop band A-ha and how their lead singer fits into humanity’s movement toward electric transportation. ...