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World EV Day – Future With BEV, Or Is It Just A Begining?
Governments across the world are heavily promoting electric vehicles to combat climate change. In a nutshell, the idea of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) seems to be a quick and easy solution to tackle automotive emissions.
However, a deeper look into the EV industry reveals something not very satisfactory. However, let us start with how the world viewed EVs more than a decade ago when its people admired what Ferrari had achieved with the 458 Italia.
During that time, the idea of owning an electric vehicle generally meant expensive, poorly built and unreliable cars suitable only for city runabouts. However, this perception of electric vehicles shattered with the launch of the Tesla Model S as the model breathed a new lease of life into electric vehicles.
Speaking about the Tesla Model S, the minimalist-looking family sedan not only featured luxurious interiors and a stunning range but the model packed in performance to beat the best of sports cars from that era.
In fact, the Tesla Model S was one of the quickest cars to do quarter-mile runs - A courtesy of its all-wheel-drive traction, immediate response from its electric motors, and immense torque. Soon, videos of Tesla Model S shaming supercars in drag races started popping up everywhere on social media.
These videos gained immense popularity for Tesla cars across the globe, and every car manufacturer now wanted a piece of Tesla's EV market. From this moment on, electric vehicles were no longer compared to 'Glorified torches' or 'food blenders'.
This massive leap in battery electric vehicle propulsion led to widespread acceptance of electric vehicles and Governments across the globe also started backing the EV revolution. So, from the outside, Battery Electric Vehicles now offer superior quality and performance like no other liquified dinosaur-powered car can offer.
However, Battery Electric Vehicles have two weaknesses in their armour. The most obvious one is the charging time, where an EV could take at least an hour and half to charge to its full capacity.
The next weakness is the materials sourced to make the battery pack and electric motor, both of which are crucial for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). Not only do these materials include rare earth metals, but also involve shipping these materials to far away places for making the finished product.
This transportation yet again produces huge quantities of pollution, which almost nullifies the benefits of owning and running electric vehicles. On top of that, recycling the battery packs is also another huge issue on its own and requires a complex process.
In such a situation, the idea of Hydrogen-powered vehicles including Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles seems like a better option. However, this also has its own set of problems including the separation and transportation of Hydrogen.
That being said, battery technology has evolved rapidly in the last year, and many start-up companies have come up with interesting technologies to tackle some of the above-listed technologies.
Thoughts: At this rate of development, Battery Electric Vehicle technology is far better invested than any other alternative propulsion technology. So, it is safe to say that Battery Electric Vehicles are here for the long term, and they are here to stay for the long run.
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