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This is a nonproblem inflated by petrolheads routinely doing 1000 kilometers in one go, which are overrepresented among journalists. Most people don't do that a
by rini17 2y ago
This is a nonproblem inflated by petrolheads routinely doing 1000 kilometers in one go, which are overrepresented among journalists. Most people don't do that and are doing longer stops at least twice, vacations make that even more likely.
And cherry picking distinct worst aspect of long distance driving in Norway and France and mashing them together them as one argument is disingenuous. There's plenty of stuff to stop and enjoy between Paris and Med.
- fpoling 2y agoElectrical with range of 1000km and fast charging gives an option that is not presently covered. There are people in Norway who still do not consider electrical cars because they want to have an option to drive 500 km over mountains in one go without extra delays. The same in France. Or even consider Spain. The argument is that one cannot go from Madrid to Alicante (like 400-450 km) without extra stops to charge still prevents people to get electrical cars. In a lot of cases option to drive a long distance will never be used, but people want to have that option as a form of insurance.
- rini17 2y agoBut "just to have an option" isn't how it's usually presented. Besides, no one appears to realize gas supply will vanish first in case of crisis, it did once happen already in Europe. Electricity usually gets cut later, if at all.
- illiac786 2y agoNo, it is a a real problem for most people who buy their cars for the 2 holiday trips they do a year. Yes it does not make sense economically but this is how customers buy they cars. And hence, this battery range and ability to quickly charge will be very important to people. You may disagree with their position (I do) but that won’t affect their buying decision - range and charging speed will.