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If people would be fully rational, then you would be correct. However, they are not (and shouldn't be imho, but that's another discussion). Basically, it's abo
by terryf 8y ago
If people would be fully rational, then you would be correct. However, they are not (and shouldn't be imho, but that's another discussion).
Basically, it's about the ability or potential of going anywhere. I bought a car that technically has the ability to go off-road. The reality is that I probably never will. But it sure feels good to know that I could. Paid extra for it and all. Completely irrational, but makes me happy.
That's the reason that people worry about range and refueling time. It's not rational, it's just humane. We aspire to do more , see more and go further. Not all of us do, but it's a very human emotion. That's not a bad thing.
- mikeash 8y agoI agree with this when discussing EVs that just can’t practically do long trips at all. Rationally, you save money by buying a cheaper short-range EV and renting a car for trips, but I wouldn’t actually do that. It’s different when talking about a good long-range EV with a good charging network. Not only are long trips practical, but the speed penalty is pretty small.