The first four-stroke engine which runs on crude oil and other petroleum liquids was built in Germany in 1876. Then petrol-powered vehicles were made, then diesel and CNG, and now electric. But with time diesel and petrol became more expensive, but CNG did not become as expensive as these two fuels. Nowadays most people do not go for diesel and petrol car because their cost of running and maintaining them has also increased. But now electric cars have been launched in the market to compete with CNG and everyone is asking which of these two is the better option, CNG or electric. Let’s check out which is better EV or CNG car.
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Which Is Better EV Or CNG Car
In today’s time, every household has a car and it is also important to have one because who knows when the need might arise. If someone falls seriously ill, if one has to go out with the family or attend a wedding function, then only a car is used and not a scooter or bike.
CNG cars and electric cars are conquering the automobile industry, every car manufacturer is now developing the best car in CNG or electric models. This is because people are now shifting to CNG and hybrid electric cars. First, we will talk about the pros and cons of CNG, then the pros and cons of electric cars, you will have to read the below discussions and decide which option is the best for you.
Pros Of CNG Cars
The best thing about a CNG car is that you can fill petrol in the car as well. And if your car runs out of CNG on the way, you can run your car on petrol. Yes, CNG vehicles also offer an option to drive on petrol or diesel.
- CNG is a fossil fuel and it causes very little harm to the environment. Yes, it produces CO2 which is not safe.
- CNG is cheaper than EVs in running and fitment costs.
- CNG is cheaper than petrol and diesel but not cheaper than electricity.
Also read: What is the main problem with CNG Cars?
Cons of CNG Cars
If the CNG in the car runs out, then you have to stand in a long queue at the fuel station, only then does your car’s number come and all this takes 15 minutes.
If we talk about the torque and thrust of CNG cars and electric cars, then CNG car lags behind in this.
Also read: How To Increase CNG Car Mileage?
Cons of Electric Cars
The electric car is much more expensive due to the higher cost of batteries. The starting cost of an electric car is 8 lakhs and the starting cost of a CNG car is 6 lakhs.
Electric fuel stations are not available everywhere. You tell me how many electric fuel stations for vehicles have you seen in your state and how many CNG stations have you seen. If I talk about myself, I have seen 2 electric fuel stations and 15 CNG fuel stations in Delhi. Through this, I want to tell you that proper infrastructure for electric cars has not been developed yet, so do not make the mistake of buying it.
Pros Of Electric Cars
Environment Friendly: Electric cars are 100% safe for the environment. If we talk about petrol, CNG, or diesel cars, then all these three fuel cars harm the environment.
Buying an electric car is expensive but its running cost is less than a CNG car.
The average capacity of an electric car is around 40kWh. In Delhi, 1 kWh costs just Rs 3. So you can imagine how much cheaper electricity is than CNG.