Electric cars are becoming (0) INCREASINGLY popular in many countries. Unlike traditional vehicles, they do not petrol or diesel; instead, they use electricity stored in large batteries. This means that they produce less pollution than cars with a standard engine.
One of the main advantages of electric cars is that they are very cheap to run. Electricity usually costs much than fuel, and electric motors need less maintenance because they have fewer moving parts. However, there are still some problems. For example, charging stations are not available , especially in the countryside, and a full charge can several hours.
Despite these difficulties, experts believe that electric cars will soon over from petrol vehicles. Governments are investing in new charging networks, and manufacturers are working on batteries that will last longer and charge faster.