Are electric cars a replacement for those powered by fossil fuels?

Electric cars are currently being developed by many well-known automotive companies. Many
people still question whether electric cars are a feasible replacement for petrol and diesel-
fuelled vehicles. In this essay, I will explore the opinions for and against the use of electric cars
and their replacement of petrol and diesel-fuelled cars.

On one hand, electric cars are environmentally friendly. Not only are they powered by
renewable energy sources, but they are clean to run and maintain on the road. To support this
opinion, recent studies show that the use of electric cars helps to minimize pollution in urban
and rural areas. Clearly, electric cars are one way to tackle ecological concerns and support a
‘greener’ environment.

On the other hand, electric cars are inconvenient to maintain and to dispose of. The driver of
an electric vehicle must recharge his car approximately every 100 kilometres. In addition, the
plutonium battery of an electric car is toxic to the environment and must be safely disposed of
through expensive means. In brief, scientists are still exploring ways to produce these types of
vehicles so that they are easier to manufacture, maintain and use safely.

To sum up, it is evident that there are both pros and cons in the development of electric
vehicles. Despite the expense of development and the inconvenience of recharging electric
cars, I strongly believe that continuing with the research and production of these vehicles is
well worth the investment and that we should remain supportive to the use of electric cars
and to their development in the future.