What are the differences between new energy vehicles and conventional vehicles?
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The differences between new energy vehicles and conventional vehicles are: 1. Different power sources: Conventional vehicles use gasoline as their power source; new energy vehicles use solar energy, electricity, natural gas, etc. as their power sources. 2. Different cores: The core of conventional vehicles is the engine, transmission, and chassis; the core of new energy vehicles is the motor, battery, and electronic control. 3. Different production costs: Conventional vehicles have a longer development history, and the production and assembly costs of parts from global automakers are relatively fixed; the production costs of new energy vehicles are much higher than those of conventional vehicles. In addition to the relatively higher total usage costs of new energy vehicles themselves, the production and labor costs for technical R&D and vehicle design of new energy vehicles are also at a relatively high stage currently.
To put it simply, the most fundamental difference is whether it runs on oil or electricity. Conventional cars rely on gasoline-powered engines for propulsion, while new energy vehicles use electric motors powered by batteries. The most noticeable difference in daily driving is the initial acceleration—electric cars accelerate incredibly fast without any engine noise. Maintenance-wise, electric cars are also more hassle-free, with electricity costs being significantly cheaper than fuel, and far fewer maintenance items. However, on long trips, you have to keep an eye out for charging stations, unlike gas cars where you can just pull into any gas station and be done in five minutes. Another thing to get used to is how the range drops sharply when using the heater in winter.
