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But a trip of couple of hundred miles should not be an issue. If you're driving a 240 mi round trip, at the half way point you will be taking time away from th

by jussij 5y ago

But a trip of couple of hundred miles should not be an issue. If you're driving a 240 mi round trip, at the half way point you will be taking time away from the car on whatever business brought you there in the first place. In that time your car will be sitting idle and it can be topping up ready for the return trip.

dataflow 5y ago
Business? Like you mean the aquarium, assuming they have free charging spots? Does everything have to be for business? What if you're going for a hiking trail or something? Is there really no scenario where you could drive that far and not be greeted with a charging spot waiting for you at the right location? Use your imagination.
- jussij 5y ago
  When I said "whatever business brought you there" it could be anything. For example you could be visiting friends, your mother, taking your girl out for dinner or going to a business meeting. > assuming they have free charging spots Why does it have to be a free charging station? Now, you obviously need to use something like google maps to plan your trip, to make sure the place you're going to has a charging station. But I was commenting on your 'San Francisco to Monterey' trip. And as time goes on as more charging options become available, those '240mi round trip' options will also grow.
  - parineum 5y ago
    > Why does it have to be a free charging station? I think he means unoccupied. > Now, you obviously need to use something like google maps to plan your trip, to make sure the place you're going to has a charging station. What if the place you're going doesn't have a charger? I run into this issue a lot. I got on a trip that only requires one charge in between but, if I'm going to a family members house, they don't have a dc fast charger at their house. That means, even though my car is sitting in their driveway for a few hours, I still need to stop for 45 minutes on my way home.
    - dataflow 5y ago
      Can I ask how it works out for you? Are you happy with the car overall? Or does it make you regret getting an EV?
      - parineum 5y ago
        I have a Kona EV and I really really like the car. There is, however, currently a recall on the main battery that sounds like it's going to be fully replaced. For me, personally, all the little caveats of driving an EV work out okay. In the situation I described, I'm okay with hitting a charger on my way home and spending the time waiting. I've taken it on a couple 2 or 3 stop trips (depending on how long you want to stop) and it's not really a big deal. I'm planning a trip next month where the drive will be two days with a total of 3-4 stops on each leg. I'm generally an early adopter and I kinda just think it's cool so I like it. But I don't have a family and I have some free time. However, when I talk to people about it, I always mention it and I would never flat out recommend and EV to someone because of the charging situation. I think an EV would make a great second car for just about any family or couple but having it as your main and only car has drawbacks.
        dataflow 5y ago
        That makes sense! I actually had the same hunch—that it would make for a great second car. It's nice to see I wasn't off the mark. I hope the battery stays safe until you can get it replaced ;) thanks for the info!
  - ako 5y ago
    "Whatever business" -> could be anything "Free charging spots" -> not free as in beer, but free as in available
    - jussij 5y ago
      What did the op mean by this: Does everything have to be for business?
      - deleted 5y ago
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jjav 5y ago
> In that time your car will be sitting idle and it can be topping up ready for the return trip. The example was to Monterey, a trip I do (did) very often to take the kid to the aquarium. Parking on the street, there's no charging to be had, so no, car isn't topping up. I never took the electric car to Monterey, I'd be stranded.

by jussij 5y ago

dataflow 5y ago

Business? Like you mean the aquarium, assuming they have free charging spots? Does everything have to be for business? What if you're going for a hiking trail or something? Is there really no scenario where you could drive that far and not be greeted with a charging spot waiting for you at the right location? Use your imagination.

jussij 5y ago
When I said "whatever business brought you there" it could be anything. For example you could be visiting friends, your mother, taking your girl out for dinner or going to a business meeting. > assuming they have free charging spots Why does it have to be a free charging station? Now, you obviously need to use something like google maps to plan your trip, to make sure the place you're going to has a charging station. But I was commenting on your 'San Francisco to Monterey' trip. And as time goes on as more charging options become available, those '240mi round trip' options will also grow.
- parineum 5y ago
  > Why does it have to be a free charging station? I think he means unoccupied. > Now, you obviously need to use something like google maps to plan your trip, to make sure the place you're going to has a charging station. What if the place you're going doesn't have a charger? I run into this issue a lot. I got on a trip that only requires one charge in between but, if I'm going to a family members house, they don't have a dc fast charger at their house. That means, even though my car is sitting in their driveway for a few hours, I still need to stop for 45 minutes on my way home.
  - dataflow 5y ago
    Can I ask how it works out for you? Are you happy with the car overall? Or does it make you regret getting an EV?
    - parineum 5y ago
      I have a Kona EV and I really really like the car. There is, however, currently a recall on the main battery that sounds like it's going to be fully replaced. For me, personally, all the little caveats of driving an EV work out okay. In the situation I described, I'm okay with hitting a charger on my way home and spending the time waiting. I've taken it on a couple 2 or 3 stop trips (depending on how long you want to stop) and it's not really a big deal. I'm planning a trip next month where the drive will be two days with a total of 3-4 stops on each leg. I'm generally an early adopter and I kinda just think it's cool so I like it. But I don't have a family and I have some free time. However, when I talk to people about it, I always mention it and I would never flat out recommend and EV to someone because of the charging situation. I think an EV would make a great second car for just about any family or couple but having it as your main and only car has drawbacks.
      - dataflow 5y ago
        That makes sense! I actually had the same hunch—that it would make for a great second car. It's nice to see I wasn't off the mark. I hope the battery stays safe until you can get it replaced ;) thanks for the info!
- ako 5y ago
  "Whatever business" -> could be anything "Free charging spots" -> not free as in beer, but free as in available
  - jussij 5y ago
    What did the op mean by this: Does everything have to be for business?
    - deleted 5y ago
      [deleted]

jjav 5y ago

> In that time your car will be sitting idle and it can be topping up ready for the return trip. The example was to Monterey, a trip I do (did) very often to take the kid to the aquarium. Parking on the street, there's no charging to be had, so no, car isn't topping up. I never took the electric car to Monterey, I'd be stranded.