I 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 rentin

I 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.