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Should My Family Buy an Electric Car?

IntermediateSociety & Environment

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Should My Family Buy an Electric Car?

Our old car is 15 years old

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Good afternoon, everyone. Our family car is fifteen years old, so we need a new one. My parents are thinking about an electric car. Today, I'll look at the pros and cons.

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  1. 01Should My Family Buy an Electric Car?

    Good afternoon, everyone. Our family car is fifteen years old, so we need a new one. My parents are thinking about an electric car. Today, I'll look at the pros and cons.

    皆さん、こんにちは。うちの車は15年前のものなので、新しい車が必要です。両親は電気自動車を考えています。今日は、その良い点と悪い点を見ていきます。

  2. 02Pro: Cheaper to Run

    First, electric cars are usually cheaper to run. Charging often costs less than filling up with gas, and they have fewer parts that can break.

    一つ目に、電気自動車は、たいてい走らせるのにかかるお金が少ないです。充電は、ガソリンを入れるより安いことが多いですし、壊れる部品も少ないです。

  3. 03Pro: Cleaner and Quieter

    Second, electric cars don't produce exhaust fumes, so they help keep city air cleaner. They are also very quiet.

    二つ目に、電気自動車は排気ガスを出さないので、街の空気をきれいに保つのに役立ちます。とても静かでもあります。

  4. 04Con: Higher Price

    On the other hand, electric cars often cost more to buy. We may also need to pay for a charger at home.

    一方で、電気自動車は、買うときに高いことが多いです。家に充電器をつけるお金が必要になるかもしれません。

  5. 05Con: Charging Takes Time

    Another problem is charging. Filling a tank takes five minutes, but charging can take much longer. For long trips, we would need to plan where to charge.

    もう一つの問題は、充電です。ガソリンを入れるのは5分ですが、充電にはずっと長い時間がかかることがあります。長い旅行では、どこで充電するかを計画する必要があります。

  6. 06Our Comparison

    When we put everything side by side, the electric car costs more at first, but it saves money and is better for the air over time.

    すべてを並べてみると、電気自動車は最初はお金がかかりますが、長い目で見ればお金の節約になり、空気にも優しいのです。

  7. 07Our Decision

    In our case, we mostly drive short trips in the city. So I think an electric car makes sense for us. Thank you.

    うちの場合、ほとんど街の中の短い距離しか運転しません。だから、電気自動車は私たちに合っていると思います。ありがとうございました。

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