Let’s be honest: trying to save the internal combustion engine (ICE) is like insisting on riding a horse to work in the age of electric scooters. Sure, it’s quaint, but it’s also hilariously impractical. BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) are here, and they’re not just better; they’re making ICE vehicles look like flip phones at a smartphone convention. Here are ten reasons why BEVs are so much better, sprinkled with a bit of humor to drive the point home.
1. Efficiency That’ll Make You Cry
BEVs turn 73% of their energy into motion, while ICE vehicles waste 70% of theirs as heat. Basically, driving an ICE car is like heating your driveway and hoping some of that heat moves the wheels. For every gallon of fuel you burn, only about 30% actually moves the car; the rest is wasted as heat, vibrations, and noise.
2. No More Gas Station Hot Dogs
BEVs let you charge at home, meaning you’ll never have to set foot in a gas station again. Admit it, nobody ever actually enjoys gas station hot dogs. Plus, with public charging networks growing, you can charge while grocery shopping or enjoying a coffee—multitasking at its finest.
3. Quieter Than Your Favorite Library
Tired of engine noise drowning out your favorite tunes? BEVs glide along silently, making them perfect for catching up on podcasts or enjoying awkward small talk with your passengers. Studies even show reduced noise pollution in cities with more EVs, leading to better public health.
4. Maintenance? What Maintenance?
No oil changes, fewer moving parts, and no random check engine lights to ruin your day. BEVs are like the low-maintenance friend who always shows up on time. With regenerative braking, even brake pads last longer—some EV owners report going over 100,000 miles without needing replacements.
5. Environmentally Friendly… and Smug
BEVs don’t just help the planet; they give you that warm, fuzzy feeling of doing the right thing. Plus, you get to feel smug when your neighbor fills up their gas guzzler for $150. Lifecycle emissions for BEVs, even factoring in battery production, are significantly lower than ICE cars.
6. Acceleration That’ll Make Your Granny Scream
Electric motors deliver instant torque, meaning even a family sedan can take off like a rocket. Just don’t scare Grandma too much. The Tesla Model S Plaid, for example, can hit 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds—faster than most supercars.
7. Cheaper Fuel Costs (a.k.a. Free Money)
Charging a BEV costs a fraction of filling up a gas tank. And if you’ve got solar panels, you’re basically driving on sunshine—how cool is that? On average, charging costs are 60-80% lower than fueling an ICE vehicle, and with solar, you could drive for free.
8. Future-Proof Coolness
Driving an ICE car in 2030 will be like using a flip phone today. BEVs are the tech-savvy, forward-thinking option—your kids will thank you for being cool. Features like over-the-air updates, autonomous driving, and integrated apps make BEVs feel like smartphones on wheels.
9. Government Love and Perks
From tax breaks to free parking and priority lanes, governments everywhere are making it easier to go electric. It’s like VIP treatment for doing what’s right. Countries like Norway are already seeing 80-90% EV adoption rates thanks to these incentives.
10. Saving the Planet in Style
BEVs are sleek, modern, and undeniably cool. ICE cars? Not so much. When was the last time someone called a gas-powered minivan stylish? Meanwhile, cars like the NIO ET7 with its 1,000+ km range and rapid advancements in battery tech are redefining what it means to drive in style—and sustainably.
A Decade of Progress
Just ten years ago, the maximum range of an EV was around 150 km. Today, vehicles like the NIO ET7, equipped with a 150 kWh semi-solid-state battery, can exceed 1,000 km on a single charge. Charging speeds have also seen a quantum leap. Ten years ago, charging a 60 kWh battery could take an hour. Today, 6C charging can do it in just 12 minutes. Battery swapping, like NIO’s innovative stations, is also making refueling faster than ever before.
And it’s only getting better. Within the next five years, charging will be even faster, and ranges will likely double. Innovations in solid-state batteries and ultra-fast charging infrastructure will make EVs even more convenient and practical than they already are.
The Inherent Flaws of ICE
Jokes aside, the ICE vehicle, once a marvel of innovation, is now riddled with inefficiencies that can’t be overcome. Even with decades of engineering improvements, ICE vehicles waste most of their energy as heat. Adding synthetic fuels or hydrogen into the mix doesn’t solve the problem; it just makes it more expensive.
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) and power-to-liquid ICE vehicles are often floated as alternatives, but their overall efficiencies are laughably low: 22% for FCEVs and 13% for synthetic fuels. These technologies are like trying to invent a better candle while the world is switching to LED lights.
The Momentum of the EV Revolution
Meanwhile, BEVs are taking over. Advances in battery technology have driven down costs, extended ranges, and improved charging speeds. Charging infrastructure is growing faster than your to-do list, and governments are setting deadlines to phase out ICE vehicles entirely.
BEVs also offer a superior driving experience—quieter, smoother, and cheaper to maintain. For consumers, the choice is becoming as clear as choosing Netflix over VHS.
Embracing the Future
Trying to save ICE vehicles is not just flogging a dead horse—it’s flogging a fossilized dinosaur. The future is electric, and every dollar spent clinging to ICE technology is a dollar wasted. It’s time to let go and invest in a sustainable, efficient, and downright cooler mode of transportation.
So, let’s stop beating this metaphorical dead horse and saddle up for the electric revolution. Because if you’re still betting on ICE cars, you’re in for one heck of a losing ride.
