The Rise of Electric Vehicles

What is the author's main purpose in this passage?

• To explain why electric vehicles are better than gasoline-powered cars.

• To present both the benefits and challenges of electric vehicles.

• To persuade readers that electric vehicles are the future of transportation.

• To argue against the use of electric vehicles.

What evidence do proponents of electric vehicles use to support their argument?

• Electric vehicles contribute to air pollution.

• Electric vehicles are quieter and do not release carbon dioxide.

• Electric vehicles are more expensive than gasoline cars.

• Electric vehicles have fewer charging stations than gas stations.

Which of the following challenges to electric vehicles is discussed in the passage?

• Electric vehicles do not perform well in cold weather.

• Electric vehicles are harder to maintain than gasoline cars.

• The production of electric car batteries can harm the environment.

• Electric vehicles are slower than traditional cars.

How do critics respond to the idea that electric vehicles are environmentally friendly?

• They argue that electric vehicles cost too much to produce.

• They claim that the electricity used to charge EVs still comes from non-renewable sources.

• They state that electric vehicles do not reduce carbon emissions.

• They believe that electric vehicles are no better than gasoline-powered cars.

What is one reason the author provides to explain why electric vehicles face infrastructure challenges?

• There are not enough charging stations compared to gas stations.

• Electric vehicles take too long to charge.

• Electric vehicles cannot travel long distances.

• Charging stations are too expensive to build.

How does the author present both the benefits and the challenges of electric vehicles? Provide examples from the passage that show the author’s balanced approach to the topic.

Choose one benefit and one challenge of electric vehicles discussed in the passage. How does the author use these pieces of evidence to support different viewpoints?

In your opinion, does the author seem more in favor of or more critical of electric vehicles? Use details from the passage to explain how the author’s point of view is reflected in their discussion of the pros and cons.