10 . With more people concerned about the environment, you can expect to see many more electric vehicles( EVs电动汽车) on the road in future. 1 Drivers say there are a few things to get used to when switching to a vehicle powered by electricity. First of all, there’s no clutch (离合器). Instead, drivers use a simple selector to put EVs in park, drive, and reverse.
Since they’re powered by electricity, EVs also apply full power as soon as the driver hits the accelerator (加速器). 2 Also, EVs slow down as soon as the driver lifts their foot off the accelerator. Drivers end up using their brakes much less.
3 The most obvious is that EVs don’t rely on gas. This means drivers of electric cars don’t need to stop at the gas station—in the long run, this can save a great deal of money. EVs are also low maintenance (维护). For example, they don’t need oil changes. 4 This is likely because of the placement of the battery, which sits just below the seats. This helps keep the vehicle’s center of gravity low.
Of course, there are also disadvantages. Most EVs can drive over 200 miles on one full charge. 5 With limited charging stations in many areas, this could cause problems on long trips. Additionally, the batteries are expensive to replace. Finally, while EVs may save drivers’ money on gas and maintenance in the long run, the price of buying an EV is often higher than that of a gas-powered vehicle.
| A．There are many benefits of owning an EV. |
| B．At that point, though, they need to be recharged. |
| C．Many drivers also report that EVs feel more secure. |
| D．This may help them speed up faster than gas-powered cars. |
| E．As the name suggests, electric vehicles rely on electricity alone. |
| F．Many people prefer EVs because they can reduce their stress. |
| G．So what is it like to drive an electric vehicle instead of a gas-powered car? |
