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Well see this is the thing. I think a lot of people make comments on these topics with a LOT of misconceptions which would be cleared up if they actually had an
by Robotbeat 3y ago
Well see this is the thing. I think a lot of people make comments on these topics with a LOT of misconceptions which would be cleared up if they actually had an EV.
So honestly, while I think pure EVs are already good enough now, I think the solution is to just tell people to buy plugin hybrids. If it's like the Volt, they'll almost never use the engine, and when they do they'll wish it was pure EV. So it's perfect training wheels for a full EV. No range anxiety whatsoever, other than the desire not to use gas.
- gvurrdon 3y agoA (non-plug-in) hybrid has been good for me; quiet on electric power on city streets, and can do over 400 miles without refuelling. It claims to be in EV mode over half the time when commuting. Fuel consumption is 65 mpg compared with 45 mpg in a similar petrol-only car I had 10 years ago. Electric only would be nice, if I could afford one which could manage 300 miles minimum, accounting for cold weather, battery wear and manufacturers' lies/exaggerations.
- Robotbeat 3y agoGet a plug-in hybrid. If you're actually getting 65mpg, you're easily going to get the manufacturer's specs for electric range. (This one sort of ticks me off, because it's criminally misreported in the mainstream media... it's like people aren't aware the EPA exists or think they're failing at their jobs...)
- gvurrdon 3y agoWhen it's time to replace the current car I'll look into that again, but not yet. I am actually getting 65 mpg on occasions when I'm not in an hour-long traffic jam in freezing weather (then it's 50-55), but I'd forgotten about the difference between Imperial and US gallons, so 65 would be 54 for Americans.