Science Reading Comprehension - Electric Cars

The difference between an electric vehicle and those with a combustion engine is:

• Electric vehicles use electricity stored in batteries, while combustion engine vehicles use gasoline or diesel.

• Electric vehicles are powered by solar energy, while combustion engine vehicles are powered by wind energy.

• Electric vehicles have more wheels than combustion engine vehicles.

• Electric vehicles are slower than combustion engine vehicles.

An electric vehicle can go a certain distance before a new charge is needed. What is this distance?

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 300 miles

• 400 miles

What is the difference in travel cost with an electric vehicle versus a combustion engine vehicle?

• Electric vehicles are generally cheaper to travel with due to lower fuel costs.

• Combustion engine vehicles are generally cheaper to travel with due to lower fuel costs.

• Both have the same travel cost.

• Travel cost depends on the brand of the vehicle.

What are some advantages of an electric vehicle?

• Low travel costs, no pollution, and you plug your vehicle into an outlet in your garage to refuel it.

• High travel costs, pollution, and you need to visit a gas station to refuel it.

• Moderate travel costs, some pollution, and you can refuel it with both gas and electricity.

What are some disadvantages of an electric vehicle?

• Limited range compared to gasoline vehicles

• Higher maintenance costs

• Increased fuel consumption

• Louder engine noise

Electric vehicles are limited in size and color. Why do you think this is so?

• Due to battery constraints and manufacturing limitations.

• Because of government regulations.

• To maintain brand identity.

• To reduce production costs.

Why would an electric vehicle be allowed to travel in the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes with only one driver?

• Because it reduces traffic congestion

• Because it is environmentally friendly

• Because it is faster

• Because it is cheaper