There’s nothing quite as American as a muscle car with a roaring V8. Over the years, we have seen some brilliant and eye-catching vehicles in this class of cars. Another type of car that’s gaining in popularity steadily is the electric car.

Given how the world is becoming more environmentally friendly, more and more consumers are turning towards electric motors. There are some brilliant all-electric vehicles on the market as well. Some of the cars by Tesla offer insane levels of performance and are starting to pull away from Muscle cars.

However, they still aren’t on the same level, and it’s not likely that any electric vehicle is going to dethrone a muscle any time soon. There’s just something incredibly raw about muscle cars. You can attribute towards their styling, or the sheer noise they generate, getting into a muscle car is an entire experience. Here are 15 reasons why muscle cars will always outdo electric vehicles.

15 The Exhaust

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While the noise of a V8 is instantly recognizable, what makes the muscle unique is its very distinctive sounds. These sounds come from the varying types of exhaust car manufacturers put on their vehicles. In an electric motor, there isn't an exhaust; they only make a whiny buzzing sound!

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14 Availability Of Parts And Accessories

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If you’re into customizing your car, you’ll know that the muscle culture is all about customizing. There are so many parts and accessories available readily wherever you go. However, the same can’t be said for electric cars. These are newer, and the aftermarket industry is yet to make any significant moves to cater to them!

13 Super Value

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When you’re looking for a bargain, an electric vehicle isn’t the answer. The technology is new, and when you’re looking at the bargain options, you’ll find tiny cars. In comparison, muscle cars represent immense value for the money you pay. You get a roaring V8 and a roomy interior as well!

12 Funny Cars

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Funny cars are like muscle cars that run on jet fuel for drag racing. Do you think you could ever convert an electric vehicle to run on jet fuel? If you’re not clear, the answer is no. These cars are exceptional and fit in the muscle car culture completely. They’re wild, and they go like hell!

11 An Entire Generation Drove Them

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When you’re talking about a generational vehicle, the muscle car is right at the top. The baby boomer generation, in their time, would only go out in muscle cars. For the last few decades, these cars have been a significant part of American culture. We don’t see that changing any time soon!

10 Conversion Kits Are Still New

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There are modern conversion kits that are slowly starting to come out. These kits allow you to convert your classic muscle into an electric vehicle. Sometime in the future, all vehicles will be electric. It’s not worth wasting your time with one of these conversion kits as they are very tedious to use

9 Classic Muscle Cars

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Even though there are very rare muscle cars out there that cost a lot, the market for classic muscles has a lot of bargains as well. Classic electrical vehicles tend to be so rare; it’s incredibly hard getting your hands on them. However, with muscle cars, you can easily find some beauties going for bargains in auctions!

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8 Cost Of Battery Replacement

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While electric cars might save you a lot of money when it comes to gas, they’re going to cost a lot to maintain. The batteries that these vehicles run on won’t last forever, and if you ever need a replacement, it’s going to be very costly. Much more expensive than replacing the engine in a muscle car!

7 Use Of Any Accessories

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Muscle cars tend to be a sort of blank canvas for the owner. You can easily take out and replace any parts with custom ones. However, electric cars are designed to run in a precise manner. If you try changing the parts on an electric vehicle, you could end up seriously damaging and messing things up!

6 The Range

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While some electric cars like Tesla give you a decent amount of range, they still can’t compete with muscle cars. Even though these muscles aren’t designed to provide you with any substantial mileage. In a few years, electric vehicles will catch up on the range, and maybe then they can compete better!

5 Classic Nameplates

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Muscle cars at this point are American icons in their own rights. These cars tend to have legions upon legions of fans that covet them. Once they get their hand on one, they sure as hell spend good money on them as well. Muscle cars have some of the most iconic nameplates!

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4 Drag Racing

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When it comes to drag racing, Muscles tend to rule the roost. They have the wildest designs and the most significant engines. You couldn’t picture an electric car on the drag racing circuit. It’s a scene where numbers and attitude matter, the electric vehicles of today can’t compete with muscle cars on either!

3 Classic Styling

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When carmakers are making electric vehicles, they tend to make the design a little too futuristic. However, whenever you see a muscle car, you’ll recognize that classic styling right off the bat. Regardless of whether you see a Camaro or a Mustang, the aggressive and classic styling makes you immediately think “Muscle Car.”

2 No Charging

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The one thing every gasoline car will hold over any electric vehicle. To run your car, you’re going to need to spend a lot of time charging. On average, an electric vehicle will take half an hour to charge on a dedicated charging station. Muscles Cars, on the other hand, fuel up in a matter of minutes!

1 The V8 Engine Sound

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While electric vehicles can no doubt offer you some brilliant performance, they just don’t have the same feel as a muscle car. A lot of that feel comes from the sound. There’s nothing quite like the sound of a V8 roaring on the freeway. It’s a visceral sound that gets the blood going!

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