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We need more gas stations to have electric hook ups jimfields33 Nov 2020 #1
Most EV owners charge their cars at home PNW-Dem Nov 2020 #33
I was thinking vacations where there would be stops. jimfields33 Nov 2020 #46
It's not the range that's a problem for me. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #2
Massive improvements to charge time are being implemented. lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #3
Even "inexpensive" cars are very expensive to my mind. Codeine Nov 2020 #4
Go to the Tesla site, range is up to 340, new batteries will last 1,000,000 miles, and the Native Nov 2020 #5
And how much will that Tesla sell for? PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #7
Updated my post re cost. Native Nov 2020 #9
Just some generic stuff about maintenance. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #12
Low Rstrstx Nov 2020 #45
Manageable as in less than $20k? PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #14
I'd say yes. What I hate more than anything is taking my car in for Native Nov 2020 #20
How much longer? PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #47
A 200+ mile charge now takes 30-60 minutes, not several hours. tinrobot Nov 2020 #6
30-60 minutes charging time, compared to 5 minutes or less to refill gas, PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #10
Correct. If you demand NASCAR-level pit stop speed, then you'll never enjoy EVs. tinrobot Nov 2020 #17
I would question whether he's polluting more. Codeine Nov 2020 #19
Gas pollutes more, it is simply less efficient. Batteries are repurposed/recycled. tinrobot Nov 2020 #21
This has been answered conslusively Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #37
Also, with an EV you skip a lot of exposure to toxic chemicals Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #38
For me those are the best arguments Codeine Nov 2020 #43
Absolutely Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #53
That is doable Sanity Claws Nov 2020 #16
My current EV is about 8 years old. Battery is between 90-95% tinrobot Nov 2020 #18
I will check this out Sanity Claws Nov 2020 #23
You can find Rav4 EVs used Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #32
Battery life on some early model Nissans Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #35
Do you need to run them way down Codeine Nov 2020 #44
No, Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #52
I really wanted to get a Honda Clarity but the charging times were a turn off. Initech Nov 2020 #11
Driving an EV depends on a couple of factors, Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #30
I always figured that whatever car I got this time was going to be my last gas powered car. Initech Nov 2020 #34
Check around for local EV drivers Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #40
How about a gas emergency generator on a trailer for those longer trips? Klaralven Nov 2020 #26
You can Supercharge to 80% in about 20 mins PNW-Dem Nov 2020 #36
Price depends on the market segment PNW-Dem Nov 2020 #41
Stopping every hour is just good driving sense. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2020 #49
A myth is something that was never true. Iggo Nov 2020 #8
My RAV4 EV has a 120 mile range and we use it 95% of the time. tinrobot Nov 2020 #13
Another outstanding piece of tech Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #27
Yes, the Tesla motor means it is FAST. tinrobot Nov 2020 #31
Yes, the Rav4 have "Sport" mode Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #42
I'm happy with my Volt, but that's got gas power as an option Silent3 Nov 2020 #15
The Volt is an example of brilliant engineering Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #24
I have driven a Nissan Leaf (2012) Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #22
I think the biggest turn off currently is the cost. Initech Nov 2020 #25
You can get a new Chevy Bolt for less than $25k in many places. tinrobot Nov 2020 #29
Price depends on the market segment PNW-Dem Nov 2020 #39
The real savings was buying Tesla shares. Made enough to buy many EVs or maybe their semi or three. BSdetect Nov 2020 #28
Head smack! PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #48
Before clicking, I knew there would be lots of marketing in here for petroleum powered vehicles. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2020 #50
I have driven cross-country 5 times now in my early model Teslas Zorro Nov 2020 #51
Also, even the basic level autopilot Miguelito Loveless Nov 2020 #54
I agree Zorro Nov 2020 #55
The average range of a gas-powered car is only 275 miles? That's insane! wackadoo wabbit Nov 2020 #56
My only issue is hurricanes Sgent Nov 2020 #57
This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Nov 2020 #58
Well, they don't idle. Codeine Nov 2020 #59
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