How do different EV brands compare?
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Throw in the Sienna, you definitely are the only person in the world with that combination of vehicles in your driveway. And there is a good chance (for a reason) that you will always be the only person to ever have that combo. lol
But now that I think about it, I doubt there are many people with two LS430s and a Plaid either, so who am I to judge?
But now that I think about it, I doubt there are many people with two LS430s and a Plaid either, so who am I to judge?
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Lol, nope 🤣. It's paid off, and it's a minivan. There is zero EV equivalent of it right now. We hardly drive it, maybe 3 times this year, so I had to put a trickle charger on it. There is really no reason to replace it, when we need more than 5 seats or we need to transport a lot of stuff, it comes in handy.
If Tesla (or another EV) had a minivan and I had to replace it, and it made financial sense, I would replace it in an instant. Remember, I live in California where owning an EV is a no brainier, with charging at home and lots of fast charging
If Tesla (or another EV) had a minivan and I had to replace it, and it made financial sense, I would replace it in an instant. Remember, I live in California where owning an EV is a no brainier, with charging at home and lots of fast charging
Lol, nope 🤣. It's paid off, and it's a minivan. There is zero EV equivalent of it right now. We hardly drive it, maybe 3 times this year, so I had to put a trickle charger on it. There is really no reason to replace it, when we need more than 5 seats or we need to transport a lot of stuff, it comes in handy.
If Tesla (or another EV) had a minivan and I had to replace it, and it made financial sense, I would replace it in an instant. Remember, I live in California where owning an EV is a no brainier, with charging at home and lots of fast charging
If Tesla (or another EV) had a minivan and I had to replace it, and it made financial sense, I would replace it in an instant. Remember, I live in California where owning an EV is a no brainier, with charging at home and lots of fast charging
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And if you stop and really think about that, it's actually kind of insane. There is basically no class of vehicle where it would be easier to make a truly excellent EV than the minivan. Acres of perfectly-flat floor make room for massive battery capacity, eliminating range anxiety. Buyers aren't looking for canyon carvers, so the extra weight of those batteries doesn't create a handling deficit. Typically owners also have lots of short trips and lots of sitting, way more efficient to do both than by leaving an engine running.
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And if you stop and really think about that, it's actually kind of insane. There is basically no class of vehicle where it would be easier to make a truly excellent EV than the minivan. Acres of perfectly-flat floor make room for massive battery capacity, eliminating range anxiety. Buyers aren't looking for canyon carvers, so the extra weight of those batteries doesn't create a handling deficit. Typically owners also have lots of short trips and lots of sitting, way more efficient to do both than by leaving an engine running.
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And if you stop and really think about that, it's actually kind of insane. There is basically no class of vehicle where it would be easier to make a truly excellent EV than the minivan. Acres of perfectly-flat floor make room for massive battery capacity, eliminating range anxiety. Buyers aren't looking for canyon carvers, so the extra weight of those batteries doesn't create a handling deficit. Typically owners also have lots of short trips and lots of sitting, way more efficient to do both than by leaving an engine running.
EV9 is close to it, and the reason they made it is because it is large SUV. Which is very popular in US, so they can price it accordingly.
Combine the fact that minivas are dying off, with the pricey BEVs, yeah nobody is really making BEV minivans for long trips, it makes no sense.
EV9 is close to it, and the reason they made it is because it is large SUV. Which is very popular in US, so they can price it accordingly.
EV9 is close to it, and the reason they made it is because it is large SUV. Which is very popular in US, so they can price it accordingly.
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My friend (from other thread) also has a MYLR and he has the 20s and wish he went with the 19s over the 20s for a more smooth ride and little better range. I rode passenger in a MYLR with 20s and I can’t give a fair assessment if the ride was harsh because it wasn’t the best road and it was a short distance (2-3 miles).
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My friend (from other thread) also has a MYLR and he has the 20s and wish he went with the 19s over the 20s for a more smooth ride and little better range. I rode passenger in a MYLR with 20s and I can’t give a fair assessment if the ride was harsh because it wasn’t the best road and it was a short distance (2-3 miles).
