Yes, it works out cheaper over time, but EVs are still 1/3 to twice what you can get an equivalent car(This includes shopping around to find an functional equivalent from another manufacturer.).. Between that and the perceived range limitations(Something you get used to and isn't a problem after the first few weeks and will become less as fast charging spreads more and more EVs are on the road) it makes people hesitant..
This method will make petrol/diesel cars more expensive over time a
You see, people have different needs based on how and where they live.
For example, we live in terraced houses, and there's only on-street parking available --> No way you could possibly charge an electric, the next 2x set of chargers (22kW) is about 300m from here (very close by local standards!), and it's always crowded (by an e-scooter company's electric trucks - the ones they use to collect all their electric scooters at night and charge them in a garage nearby... hey, the future!).
Snark aside, electrics are certainly the way to go if you're willing to plan your journeys
I'm using my Renault Zoe mainly for work, and my daily commute is 140 km (88 mi), which is usually considered higher than average. There's no range anxiety, nor any planning whatsoever.
"Willing to plan your journeys" is not a huge consideration, in my opinion. When I look back on 4 years of driving this car, I've had to plan my journey maybe twice a year.
Driving my Model Y I often wonder why the vast majority of people seem to have to be forced into making a better decision for themselves.
Biggest reason? Cost..
Yes, it works out cheaper over time, but EVs are still 1/3 to twice what you can get an equivalent car(This includes shopping around to find an functional equivalent from another manufacturer.)..
Between that and the perceived range limitations(Something you get used to and isn't a problem after the first few weeks and will become less as fast charging spreads more and more EVs are on the road) it makes people hesitant..
This method will make petrol/diesel cars more expensive over time a
You see, people have different needs based on how and where they live.
For example, we live in terraced houses, and there's only on-street parking available --> No way you could possibly charge an electric, the next 2x set of chargers (22kW) is about 300m from here (very close by local standards!), and it's always crowded (by an e-scooter company's electric trucks - the ones they use to collect all their electric scooters at night and charge them in a garage nearby... hey, the future!).
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Snark aside, electrics are certainly the way to go if you're willing to plan your journeys
I'm using my Renault Zoe mainly for work, and my daily commute is 140 km (88 mi), which is usually considered higher than average. There's no range anxiety, nor any planning whatsoever.
"Willing to plan your journeys" is not a huge consideration, in my opinion. When I look back on 4 years of driving this car, I've had to plan my journey maybe twice a year.
But then again, maybe I live a boring life :D