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> The findings broadly challenge the optimistic cost-of-ownership assessments frequently touted by EV enthusiasts. The researchers found that while small and lo
by huijzer 3y ago
> The findings broadly challenge the optimistic cost-of-ownership assessments frequently touted by EV enthusiasts. The researchers found that while small and low-range EVs capable of traveling around 200 miles are indeed less expensive to own than their gas-powered counterparts, larger, long-range EVs that can cover 400 miles are more expensive. Midsize SUV EVs — currently the top-selling models by far — only reach cost parity if government incentives are applied.
- bpodgursky 3y ago> long-range EVs that can cover 400 miles are more expensive . Midsize SUV EVs — currently the top-selling models by far — only reach cost parity if government incentives are The Model Y is the best selling car, and the range is 310 miles, so I think the journalist is either very misinformed or being dishonest.
- pastword 3y agoApart from the inconvenience of the time it takes to charge and the failure of battery pack swapping that the Model S supported, most people don't need even 200 miles of range in everyday life. On long trips, there is already a massive network of charging stations throughout CONUS that the only problems will be edge-cases of remote areas limited to RV shore power circuits, e.g., 120 V 30 A (2.9 kW to car) or 240 V 50 A (9.6 kW to car). While finding a 48A L2 NACS portable charger is a $$ and a PITA, it's doable.