BC Hydro Electric Vehicle Study Attempts To Burst Myths

BC Hydro released a report today, trying to shed some light on what it says are myths about electric vehicles.

It says cost is the number one perceived barrier preventing British Columbians from purchasing an electric vehicle.

The Hydro report entitled Unplugged: Myths block road to the electric car dream,” says one-third of British Columbians say they are interested in making the switch, but more than half believe electric vehicles are still too expensive.

The Hydro report says over the long-term, some electric vehicles are less expensive than comparable gas-powered cars in ownership costs.

It says one reason is low electricity rates in BC.

The report also says vehicle battery ranges are increase, the number of charging stations in BC is now over one thousand and rebates bare helping to bring gthe cost of an electric vehicle down.