More of us are looking at the high prices at the gas pump and an electric car may be a better option.

10 Hidden Costs of Owning an Electric Vehicle That No One is Talking About

Before you even get the keys for an electric vehicle, you may notice that some EVs cost more than their internal-combustion-engine counterparts

Higher purchase price

Higher registration charges

Some states are adding an additional registration fee for electric vehicles to make up for this lost revenue.

Charging on the road

For instance, Blink charges between four to six cents per minute or from 39 to 79 cents per kWh depending on where you charge your car

Higher premiums

Insurance premiums for EVs may be higher than your typical gas-powered vehicles. On average, insurance premiums for EVs are about 25% higher than for a gas car.

Battery replacement

you need to replace your EV battery every eight years or 100,000 miles. While this seems a long way off...

Unlocking add-ons

EV manufacturers like Tesla may brag about features like self-driving or acceleration boost, but those add-ons come at a cost.

Higher repair costs

Repair costs could end up costing you more money since some repairs are usually more expensive on an electric car than on a gas-powered vehicle.

Home charging station

Fast chargers are a great way to get your vehicle fully charged quickly. However, getting a charger set up in your home isn’t cheap.

Temperature issues

If you live in a place like California that is sunny and 75 degrees almost daily, you may not have an issue with charging.

Charging time

EV. While a fast charger can fully charge your EV in less than 30 minutes, that’s still a lot longer than it takes to fill a traditional car at the pump.