Parents have plenty to be concerned about when their teen learns to drive. The vehicle they are going to get into, needs to be considered. There are three reasons why they shouldn’t drive electric vehicles, at least not until they’ve gotten more driving experience.
While home charging systems aren’t an issue, not all places have them. Sometimes a teen driver will have to find a public charging station to charge the battery. The last thing you want is your teen waiting in a parking lot, hopefully not at night.
Since many EVs have rear-wheel drivetrains nowadays, it could pose a problem for teens. Driving one of these cars requires a little more skill than front-wheel drive.
Electric cars have instant torque, meaning that when you press the accelerator pedal, you instantly take off. Teens will love the speed, and they might get in trouble with it, whether it’s a ticket or an accident.