This Independence Day, learn more about the benefits and cost savings of electric vehicles
As prices at the gas pump have hit new records – again and again – this year, consumers are feeling it in their wallets. How can you reduce your dependency on the gas pump? Simple: Use less of it.
The increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is one solution. EV drivers enjoy quick and smooth acceleration, freedom from the gasoline pump and lower costs for operation and maintenance. At Tampa Electric’s low rates of about 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, driving electric is the equivalent of about $1.38 per gallon. EVs also provide environmental benefits over traditional fuels, such as gasoline or diesel. Switching to an EV can reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon dioxide (CO2) by 95 percent.
There are more than 2.4 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads today, and annual EV sales are forecasted to reach nearly 5.6 million by 2030.
“With prices rising at the pump, it’s encouraging to see so many drivers opting to plug in instead of filling up,” said Kenneth Hernandez, Tampa Electric’s business development manager. “Electric transportation is a win for our customers, a win for the environment – and a win for the wallet.”
Worried about running out of juice while on the road? There are more than 6,400 charging ports in the state of Florida, and many are conveniently located at public parking garages and retail stores.
Tampa Electric has an informative website to help our customers learn more about the benefits of electric vehicles. Visit tampaelectric.com/EVsave for information on the types of vehicles available on today’s market, charging options, cost savings, environmental benefits and more.
Since 2000, Tampa Electric has reduced its use of coal by more than 90 percent and has cut its carbon footprint in half.
Tampa Electric, one of Florida’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, serves more than 800,000 customers in West Central Florida. Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
