Diffusions of Innovation: The Electric Car

 The invention of electric cars was huge for the world.  For decades all people knew was gas powered cars.  With the invention of electric cars, it saved many people money and claimed it was better for the environment.  There are several reasons why electric cars caught on.  Electric cars have multiple advantages over gas cars. They have lower operating costs due to electricity being cheaper than gas, they are better for the environment, and they have a better speed advance.  Electric cars also have technology built into them which could be a big plus for some people.  Since the release of electric cars, the amount seen of them being bought and on the road has drastically increased.  Distributors have made more models that could be seen on the road.  Company launches from companies like Tesla, placing more charging stations across the world is also very huge. As more people see electric cars coming up in the car world, the more positive view of them becomes aware.  This could be highly encouraging to people further adopting them. 

 Early adopters of the electric car were often mainly buyers who were conscious and aware of the environment.  Another early adopter of the electric car were people who are in touch with technology.  The other group of early adopters were those with higher incomes who could afford the cost of electric vehicles when they first came out. Overtime, as the technology of the vehicles improved and costs decreased, more models were made at a cheaper cost that were ava

ilable to the public, as well as the number of charging stations grew and expanded, making electric cars more appealing to buy in the early group of people.

Late adopters might still be waiting for more improvements of the vehicle, as well as lower prices, or more charging places. Though there is a possibility that many people may not adopt electric cars at all.  This is due to a long traditional mindset for gas powered vehicles.   It could also be because they live in areas where electric cars are not as popular causing there to be less charging stations and demand.  

The evolution of the electric has helped the government.  It has helped cost efficient things that the government handles.  In terms of negative consequences, the production of electric cars could be quite detrimental due to the electricity used to charge them.   

Overall, electric cars have spread due to their advantages and compatibility with the modern world and time.