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IME, 300 miles is enough. The problem is charging infrastructure. Tesla got it right building out their own as everything else is a crapshoot. At least 50% o
by turtlebits 6y ago
IME, 300 miles is enough. The problem is charging infrastructure. Tesla got it right building out their own as everything else is a crapshoot.
At least 50% of the time i've tried to DC fast charge, stations just don't work. In fact, there is a station near me that has 2 of 4 chargers not working for the past 2 months. (I've called and used the phone app to report problems)
- rconti 6y agoThe FUD is real. When I bought a model 3, it was trying to decide whether I wanted to spend half as much on a commuter-only, or pony up for the Tesla and have a "nice" car I could also take a roadtrip in. For the "same price as Tesla" EV competitors, you get an admittedly slightly nicer car, with the massive downside of charging infra. And it's just too much money for me to spend to not be able to be confident on a roadtrip.
- michaelmior 6y agoI assume you mean 300 miles is enough "if there is sufficient charging infrastructure." If so, I think that I would agree that would be sufficient for most. Having to stop for a non-trivial amount of time to charge is one of the main disadvantages right now of EVs vs ICE.