dizneegirl
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- Aug 19, 1999
Right there with you.To be honest, I like electric cars and for me, it's the best option.
It was scary making the change, but I wouldn't go back.
Right there with you.To be honest, I like electric cars and for me, it's the best option.
This is the way.We have teslas and love them, but you definitely need a home charging solution. I can't imagine having to use superchargers or public chargers all the time. Part of the benefit of going electric is never having to go to a gas station again in the heat, rain, snow, etc. Having to sit at a charger reduces that benefit heavily
Looks a lot like the chart of retail gas prices.
The cost of energy is going to go up over time.
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Yes, on average they have gone up. I was pointing out though that at times they have declined.
Electric companies today are facing another complicating factor. They bill based on quantity (kWh) but as conservation efforts and behind the meeter solar/wind grow, average usage will be reduced. Thus, the companies need to collect the same amount of facility support costs over lower volumes.
This is the way.
Biggest change is the gas station mentality. You don't drive the EV for days until the battery is near empty. You charge every night and start with full capacity.
My 275 mile range EV does 99% of the trips I've needed for the last 3 years I've had it.
Depends. My Financial Adviser does have at home charging for his Rivian. But he bought s Tesla when it came with lifetime free charging at Tesla chargers, so that he does not charge that at home, although he could. So those grandfathered Tesla owners probably are more likely to be looking for public free charging.Biggest change is the gas station mentality. You don't drive the EV for days until the battery is near empty. You charge every night and start with full capacity.
My 275 mile range EV does 99% of the trips I've needed for the last 3 years I've had it.
Depends. My Financial Adviser does have at home charging for his Rivian. But he bought s Tesla when it came with lifetime free charging at Tesla chargers, so that he does not charge that at home, although he could. So those grandfathered Tesla owners probably are more likely to be looking for public free charging.
I agree conceptually, but the rate of charge is what I would question. If the BMS fails to terminate charge as the user approaches 100% SOC, the results can be catastrophic.
Your statement is true in concept, but not an issue that is prevalent in EV's.
But BMS failure isn't happening in the fastest charging cars now. Even at the highest level 2 charging, nor at the highest DCFC rates.I somewhat disagree (current EV's). As more EV manufacturers come online with the promise of faster charging rates, the potential for BMS failures will increase as well as exothermic reactions.
But BMS failure isn't happening in the fastest charging cars now. Even at the highest level 2 charging, nor at the highest DCFC rates.
Exothermic reactions are still way more prevalent in ICE vehicles. But nobody is sounding that alarm.
The arguments against EVs seem to always focus on edge cases.I somewhat disagree (current EV's). As more EV manufacturers come online with the promise of faster charging rates, the potential for BMS failures will increase as well as exothermic reactions.
The arguments against EVs seem to always focus on edge cases.
No one has a problem driving around with 10, 20, or 30 gallons of explosive gas tucked under the back where they then place their children.
You haven't thought about it because for the most part ICE cars don't just catch on fire. Neither do EV. Yet arguments against EV seem to focus on them suddenly catching on fire.Wow! I never ever thought about my backseat exploding in all the years I've been driving but I guess that could be a good selling point for getting an EV.
So it sounds like her 12v battery died in the cold.Also, when it got cold, my sister had to wait 2 days for AAA to have time to come jump her dead EV when it wasn't at a station, so....yeah.
The arguments against EVs seem to always focus on edge cases.
No one has a problem driving around with 10, 20, or 30 gallons of explosive gas tucked under the back where they then place their children.
I agree for a fun car but for a daily driver? Give me the silent and smooth ride of an EV. It beats the pants off of a 1.5L inline 4 cylinder or whatever is in the typical indistinguishable crossover.Ok, I'm going to be part of the problem, and I get that. I just like a engine that looks, feels, and behaves like an engine. I like a car that feels like a car. That tinny creepy sound effect on EVs? No way. Should I mention I'm from Michigan originally? Lol. Pracitcally, initial cost and maintenance are barriers.
Yeah, I don't have numbers, but judging from a search, it isn't rare. Tesla rolls out free charging as a sales promotion from time to time it appears.That situation is rare and not typical. That would be the only time where an EV owner would behave like an ICE driver.