Electric Cars for Dummies

Charge into the future in your electric car

Tired of paying higher gas prices or for regular maintenance on a gas-powered car? An electric vehicle may be the answer to your needs! Electric cars are gaining popularity as car prices come down, gas prices go up, and the need to reduce emissions becomes greater. This book is your fun and easy guide to the steps in buying and owning an electric car. From calculating total cost of ownership of an electric car vs a gas-powered vehicle to prepping your living space for an electric car's charging needs, this book demystifies electric car ownerships and answers all your electric car questions, even those you haven't thought to ask yet!

Inside...

• Explore electric car options
• Set your purchase and maintenance budget
• Discover how and when to charge your vehicle
• Get to know how an electric car differs from a gas-powered vehicle
• Build a standard maintenance schedule
• Deal with charging emergencies
• Add solar to your charging options

Brian Culp is a long-time technical writer who is currently the technical publications manager for a U.S.- based electric car manufacturer. Before he started his career as an electric vehicle expert, Brian played three years of professional baseball. He still holds the career home run record at his alma mater, Kansas State University.