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Automobile wise we have entered a phase where EVs easily can be used as a second vehicle for those who can charge at home or have really convenient charging opp
by Shivetya 8y ago
Automobile wise we have entered a phase where EVs easily can be used as a second vehicle for those who can charge at home or have really convenient charging opportunities. I still think Tesla has the only full replacement since they have both the range and charging network to back it; disclaimer is that I own a TM3. Personal view, premium EVs autos must be three hundred miles plus, all others two hundred plus.
Motorcycle wise, if you want to see the limitations its all very evident on this stage. Cars can pack on the weight and hide it well but the same cannot be said for motorcycles. I don't know of any brand using a liquid cooled battery pack which means longevity of current offerings is questionable.
EV cars are more than capable of holding their own against petrol cars but upfront cost, charging opportunities, and range in cold weather, are still issues for many buyers. EV motorcycles and scooters are still fair weather affairs with inherent limitations of air cooled pack.
- WorldMaker 8y agoI think you have primary and secondary confused? Primary car has long connoted "daily commuter" and secondary vehicle "extended range/vacation/backup/family needs". EV's are doing great in primary "daily commuter" needs, but yes, some of the secondary car concerns are where a lot of people are held up (especially one car households where primary car also has to account for all secondary needs).
- saltcured 8y agoYou are just confusing your primary/secondary role categories with their first/second car purchase categories. As you even said yourself, the first car for a household usually addresses all needs, not just primary needs.