10 personal advantages of buying an electric car in Russia. Even winter is not a problem, and the savings in money and nerves are real.

If you are in doubt whether to buy an electric car in Russia or not, be sure to weigh the pros and cons.

We have already written about the disadvantages of electric vehicles, now I would like to talk about the advantages, which are also quite sufficient.

The most interesting thing is that some of the advantages are typical only for Russia.

1. Impressive acceleration

Electric cars are capable of delivering all the torque at once, which sets them apart from cars with internal combustion engines. They also don’t matter from the gearbox shifts because they simply don’t have speeds.

In an example, this means that electric cars accelerate very quickly. Here are the acceleration figures from 0 to 100 km/h for some popular electric vehicles in Russia:

▶︎ Volkswagen ID.4: from 6.2 to 9 sec. (depending on configuration)

▶︎ Volkswagen ID.6: from 6.6 to 9.5 sec. (depending on configuration)

▶︎ Tesla Model 3: from 3.1 to 4.4 sec. (depending on configuration)

▶︎ Tesla Model Y: from 3.7 to 5 seconds. (depending on configuration)

▶︎ Tesla Model S: from 2.1 to 3.2 seconds. (depending on configuration)

▶︎ Dhikr 001: 3.8 sec.

▶︎ Dhikr 009: 4.5 sec.

▶︎ Howl Free: 4.5-4.8 sec. (depending on configuration)

As you can see, even budget Volkswagen ID.4/6 are capable of showing good numbers. They have no gasoline competitors for the same price.

Fast acceleration can be useful in a variety of applications, even during normal overtaking. Well, don’t forget that these are always great emotions.

2. No, depending on gas stations

If you have a permanent charging location and don’t drive long distances, then an electric car won’t pose any major problems.

You make yourself miserable by having to constantly go to gas stations. It’s good if it’s on the way. But it often happens that the gas station is not located in the most convenient place and you have to spend extra time on the road to it. And this does not take into account the time spent on refueling itself.

With your memory charged, your car will always be ready to go And you’re unlikely to take an outlet for a day.

Electricity is also cheaper than fuel. For example, 1 kW in Moscow costs 6.43 rubles. Thus, charging Zeekr 001 with 100 kWh batteries costs 643 rubles. For comparison, 45 liters (a full tank on a small sedan) of 95 gasoline in Moscow will cost ~2,750 rubles.

3. Less breakdowns

Tesla Model 3 Performance Engine

An electric car does not require the same regular maintenance as a regular car.

There is no need to change oil or filters (except for the cabin filter), the braking effect is much longer due to recuperation. The electric engine is simpler in design than any gasoline or diesel engine and does not have the same large number of attachments; there is no fuel system at all. Gearboxes have nothing in common with conventional automatic machines and robots, and at the same time they are also reliable.

In an electric car, the suspension and brakes actually need to be serviced, and this is done at certain intervals.

After 8-10 years, maintenance and replacement of the battery may occur, but this is important when, even after such a time, electric vehicles drive quietly.

4. Large useful space

Back row Zeekr 009

Manufacturers place all power units in electric vehicles very compactly, and they themselves are much smaller, and some familiar parts are completely absent. Due to this, the free space in the cabin increases, and the floor becomes English.

Also, sometimes an additional trunk appears on the side, where you can put packages from the store, sports bag or charging cables.

Due to the many bulky parts, electric cars have very good noise insulation.

5. Top multimedia

Screen Tesla Model 3

As a rule, electric cars are equipped with high-quality screens with powerful hardware and good software.

In addition to controlling these machine functions, manufacturers include many useful functions, and continue to do so after the machine is released.

Take Tesla, for example, which regularly receives updates with exclusive features that no one else has added.

6. No transport cargo

Owners of electric vehicles in Russia are exempt from paying transport tax.

This is a very serious advantage, since many electric cars costing more than 250 hp. The tax on gasoline cars of this power is at least 35-40 thousand rubles.

This privilege applies to electric vehicles that are sold in Russia both officially and unofficially.

7. Free parking

In Moscow and in many large cities where there are paid parking lots, electric cars can park for free.

In Moscow, this saving will be especially noticeable, given that parking in the city center on weekdays costs 380-600 rubles per hour.

If you drive to work and use paid parking, then using an electric car will save you a lot of money over the course of a year.

8. Free travel on the highways.

During 2024, electric cars could travel free of charge on toll highways: M-1, M-3, M-4, M-11, M-12, Central Ring Road, northern bypass of Odintsovo, as well as the section from 15th to 58th km . highway M-11.

This privilege began in 2023 as an experiment, which was extended in 2024. It is possible that free travel will continue in 2025.

Even if you rarely drive on the roads, this free travel will be a nice bonus to your trip.

9. Availability of charge announcements

Public charging in Russia can be paid or state-owned.

For example, all city chargers “Moscow Energy” are free. And most importantly, there are many fast chargers among them. Just come and charge your car for free.

If there are no charging ads nearby, they will help you use paid charging. The good news is that fully charging your car costs 4-7 times less than filling it to a full tank.

10. It’s just modern

If you like to try new technologies, then electric cars are definitely for you. It sounds as banal and promotional as possible, but it’s true.

Today this is perhaps the most modern type of car. Interesting emotions are guaranteed, and it is guaranteed to be popular on Russian roads.

Brief summary

There were more arguments in favor of buying an electric car in Russia than there were disadvantages.

Some of them are related to the machines themselves, and some are bonuses from the state.

In any case, if you rarely do anything outside the city, an electric car is worth considering buying. Moreover, in large cities you can save a lot on parking and charging.