Electric Vehicle (EV) usage in the U.S. is climbing. First quarter sales of EVs surged 45% from a year ago, according to Kelley Blue Book. EVs now account for 7.2% of total auto sales, according to Cox Automotive. The EV maker with the biggest brand recognition is Tesla (TSLA), but competitors Ford (F) and General Motors (GM) have been catching up. GM's strong first quarter with sales of 20,670 vehicles put the auto maker into the No. 2 spot in the EV race. Ford only sold 10,866 vehicles. Neither caught up to Tesla, which delivered 161,000 vehicles. If you’re interested in buying an EV for the first time, it may seem daunting. Learning the lingo and differentiating between your growing number of vehicle options may be tricky. Yahoo Finance’s Seana Smith and Dave Briggs break down the three biggest things you need to know about buying an EV. Watch the full interview here. Key Video Moments 00:00:05 On growth of EVs in U.S. 00:00:16 Considering price of EV 00:00:30 On Tax credits 00:00:40 Considering charging options 00:00:56 Considering range Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with expert research and investment ideas backed by technical and fundamental analysis. Optimize your trades with advanced portfolio insights, fundamental analysis, enhanced charting, and more. To learn more about Yahoo Finance Plus please visit: https://yhoo.it/33jXYBp Connect with Yahoo Finance: Get the latest news: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb Find Yahoo Finance on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2A9u5Zq Follow Yahoo Finance on Twitter: http://bit.ly/2LMgloP Follow Yahoo Finance on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2LOpNYz Follow Yahoo Finance Premium on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hhcnmV