Cars That Run on Electricity

For a long time, most cars have used petrol or diesel. These fuels make the engine work, but they also make dirty smoke that is bad for the air. Now, more and more people are buying electric cars. An electric car does not use petrol. Instead, it has a big battery inside. You plug the car into electricity at home or at a special station, just like you charge a phone. When the battery is full, the car can drive for many hours. Electric cars are quiet and clean. They do not make smoke, so the air in cities stays fresher. Many drivers also say that these cars are cheaper to use, because electricity often costs less than petrol. There are still some problems. Charging can take a long time, and there are not enough stations in some places. But every year the batteries get better, and more people choose to drive on electricity.