I have both an EV (model 3), and an older suburban. As much as I like the concept of the model 3, there are still places where it’s impractical. My parents live

I have both an EV (model 3), and an older suburban. As much as I like the concept of the model 3, there are still places where it’s impractical. My parents live in a mountain town about 1.5 miles away. The 4000ft elevation change makes it questionable on if ill make the round trip on a single charge. Yet the suburban get 11mpg. The suburban can do things the Model 3 can’t - tow a boat, while the model 3 can do things the Suburban can’t - not get 11mpg. I find myself limping the suburban along (GM product are cheap to keep running) even though it’s over 20 years old. My neighbors probably don’t appreciate a beater with faded paint in the front year, but I care less each year. I’d originally bought the suburban for the nanny to drive my kids, as it’s an urban tank, but have found that more and more often I’m taking it on my long trips to national parks. North rim of the Grand Canyon. Good luck with a tesla. Yellowstone. Again. Good luck. Yosemite - there’s no supercharger in the valley. Kings canyon and sequoia - not both in the same day. Even driving from AZ to LA, the electric cars require multiple - 2-3 stops. The suburban can make it nonstop. Phoenix to Las Vegas - also 2 stops. Electric cars need about 50% more range (85mph range of 300 miles 80%-20%) before I’d call them a full replacement.