An electron is placed at a position on the x $-$axis where the electric potential is $+8\mathrm{.}0$ V $.$ If the electron is initially at rest but free to move, which of the following best describes where it will go$?$

It will move toward a location with a lower electric potential, to decrease its potential energy.

It will move toward a location with a lower electric potential, to increase its potential energy.

It will move toward a location with a higher electric potential, to decrease its potential energy.

It will move toward a location with a higher electric potential, to increase its potential energy.

It will move toward a location with the same electric potential, to conserve energy.