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Last updated: October 2026 \u00b7 3 min read<\/em><\/p>\n

Electric vehicles (EVs) are often seen as the future of transport, but their story goes back more than a century. Here are 10 incredible facts about EVs.<\/p>\n

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10 incredible facts about electric vehicles<\/h2>\n

1. Electric cars came before petrol cars took over<\/h3>\n

Electric cars were developed in the 19th century and were popular in some American cities around 1900, before cheap petrol and mass-produced cars took over.<\/p>\n

2. An electric car broke 100 km\/h in 1899<\/h3>\n

A Belgian electric car called “La Jamais Contente” became the first road vehicle to exceed 100 km\/h in 1899.<\/p>\n

3. EV motors are very efficient<\/h3>\n

Electric motors turn around 85\u201390% of their energy into motion, while petrol engines typically convert only about 20\u201330%, losing the rest as heat.<\/p>\n

4. They recover energy when braking<\/h3>\n

Regenerative braking lets EVs turn some of the energy of slowing down back into electricity to recharge the battery.<\/p>\n

5. They have far fewer moving parts<\/h3>\n

An EV drivetrain has far fewer moving parts than a petrol engine, so there are no oil changes, spark plugs or exhaust systems to maintain.<\/p>\n

6. Battery prices have crashed<\/h3>\n

The cost of lithium-ion battery packs has fallen by around 90% since 2010, making EVs much more affordable.<\/p>\n

7. Norway leads the world<\/h3>\n

In Norway, around nine out of every ten new cars sold are fully electric.<\/p>\n

8. India’s EV journey began early<\/h3>\n

The REVA, launched in Bengaluru in 2001, was one of the first electric cars sold in India.<\/p>\n

9. India’s EV revolution runs on two and three wheels<\/h3>\n

In India, electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, including e-rickshaws, make up the largest share of EV sales.<\/p>\n

10. Governments are pushing EVs<\/h3>\n

India has supported EV adoption through schemes such as FAME (launched in 2015) and the PM E-DRIVE scheme (2024).<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

How long does it take to charge an EV?<\/h3>\n

From under an hour on a fast charger to several hours on a home charger, depending on the battery and charger.<\/p>\n

Are EVs better for the environment?<\/h3>\n

Over their lifetime, EVs generally produce fewer emissions than petrol cars, especially as more electricity comes from renewable sources.<\/p>\n

How long do EV batteries last?<\/h3>\n

Many EV batteries are designed to last for many years and are often covered by warranties of around eight years.<\/p>\n

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