Going electric is an easy call for drivers around Mancelona, and the smartest way to start is a single visit where you can see how several brands of EVs compare. That is exactly the kind of shopping trip you can plan here.
Serra Traverse City is an electric car dealer near Mancelona, Michigan, with EVs from several brands in one place, so you can compare range, all-wheel drive, and charging speed side by side.
One short drive down US-131 puts you in front of electric crossovers, sedans, and three-row SUVs, along with a team that can explain what an EV actually costs to own through a northern Michigan winter.
We offer a multi-brand lineup, which is unusual for the area. Because our electric car dealership represents several automakers, you can drive electric models from different brands.
That variety matters when your driving mixes a commute with weekend trips to Shanty Creek Resort. All-wheel drive availability, ground clearance, and cargo space differ a lot between electric models, and so does how quickly each one charges. Depending on current inventory, look for:
Our team can pull two or three together for back-to-back drives so the differences are obvious before you commit. You can also explore our online inventory and use the filters to narrow down your search according to what matters most to you.
The same way you finance any vehicle, but with one extra number worth running. Start with the online finance application, and our finance team submits it to the regional lenders and credit unions we work with so you arrive with real terms rather than a guess at a monthly payment.
Leasing makes sense with EVs, since it keeps you on a shorter cycle while charging infrastructure keeps expanding across northern Michigan. Financing makes more sense if you plan to keep the vehicle deep into its battery warranty coverage. Bring your trade-in early with the title or payoff details and both keys, and ask our team which incentives currently apply, since those change often. Contractors and business owners around Antrim County should ask about commercial options too, because that paperwork differs from a personal retail loan.
Mostly at home, which surprises new EV owners. A Level 2 charger in the garage refills overnight and covers a normal week, and public DC fast charging handles the longer runs toward Traverse City or up to Gaylord.
Our service department handles EV maintenance, and the list is shorter than you might expect:
Schedule service online and plan a longer visit when you need a fast-charge top-off during the appointment.
Yes, with room to spare. Many EVs now deliver over 200 miles of range, and some approach 400 miles on a full charge, while the average American drives roughly 30 miles per day.
Range drops in deep cold, then recovers. Expect reduced winter range on the coldest days around the Jordan River Valley, and use preconditioning while the vehicle is still plugged in to warm the cabin and battery on the grid instead of the pack.
Yes, especially with all-wheel drive. Electric motors meter torque faster than a gas engine can, and the battery sits low in the floor, which lowers the center of gravity and helps the vehicle stay planted on slick pavement.
The right EV proves itself on ordinary weeks: a full charge every morning, quiet miles on US-131, and enough range left for an unplanned trip to Deadman's Hill Overlook. Serra Traverse City is the electric car dealer near Mancelona, MI, that lets you compare brands in one visit, with financing and factory-trained service in the same place. Contact our team to schedule a test drive.
*Source: GreenCars