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Lead Lap
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Yes, but are you really that much in a hurry to get to your destination? Remember, for regular driving you don't need to stop to charge, it's long trips, and it's usually no more than a 10 minute stop. If you are driving 400 miles for example, you may get to your destination 30 minutes later over a gas car. If saving 30 minutes is a big concern, than an EV is not for you
My friend took a Google estimated 10hr drive (I don’t remember exact miles) in his model Y LR when he first got it and he said it took well over 12-13hrs. He said he would never do it again. The charging stops opened the door for unplanned snack and “guess I’ll try” bathroom stops.
I agree
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My friend spends a whole bunch of time sitting in a waiting room waiting for their gas car to be maintained and repaired.
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But even when you stop to charge, you’re not stopping to fully charge, wouldn’t you rather bypass that stop and make it to your destination then charge?
My friend took a Google estimated 10hr drive (I don’t remember exact miles) in his model Y LR when he first got it and he said it took well over 12-13hrs. He said he would never do it again. The charging stops opened the door for unplanned snack and “guess I’ll try” bathroom stops.
I agree
My friend took a Google estimated 10hr drive (I don’t remember exact miles) in his model Y LR when he first got it and he said it took well over 12-13hrs. He said he would never do it again. The charging stops opened the door for unplanned snack and “guess I’ll try” bathroom stops.
I agree
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Costwise it’s about the same as what I have and other stuff I would look at.
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BTW @BayeauxLex , it takes me 6 and half hours to drive 390 miles to my brothers house in SoCal. If I took my Sienna I would probably save 20 minutes, but I would spend $50 more in gas. 20 minutes is a decent trade-off to save $50...although I didn't transition to EV's to save money
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That horse is apropos since ICE vehicles are about the same era technology.
Back on topic, actor Timothee Chalamet is now Lucid motors spokesman.
https://ir.lucidmotors.com/news-rele...-power-defying
Back on topic, actor Timothee Chalamet is now Lucid motors spokesman.
https://ir.lucidmotors.com/news-rele...-power-defying
Lead Lap
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I posted an article about EVs. Did you read it or ran straight to the comment section here?
You brought up gas vehicles…
Repost in case you skipped over the article
That horse is apropos since ICE vehicles are about the same era technology.
Back on topic, actor Timothee Chalamet is now Lucid motors spokesman.
https://ir.lucidmotors.com/news-rele...-power-defying
Back on topic, actor Timothee Chalamet is now Lucid motors spokesman.
https://ir.lucidmotors.com/news-rele...-power-defying
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For many of us the highway range is really important for traveling. I would never buy an EV with less than 350 miles of range personally. The Rivian for instance I would only buy the max pack etc. So for us the big batteries are a good thing even if they weigh a lot.
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"I'm not telling you what to buy"...when did I ever say you were? You said you didn't get why carmakers are putting big batteries in EVs and why people care about stopping and I just told you why I care thats all. "An EV isn't for you if you don't want to stop"...why?
Lead Lap
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The defensiveness is not necessary. We are just having a discussion.
For many of us the highway range is really important for traveling. I would never buy an EV with less than 350 miles of range personally. The Rivian for instance I would only buy the max pack etc. So for us the big batteries are a good thing even if they weigh a lot.
For many of us the highway range is really important for traveling. I would never buy an EV with less than 350 miles of range personally. The Rivian for instance I would only buy the max pack etc. So for us the big batteries are a good thing even if they weigh a lot.
The biggest knock on the 1st gen B4Z was its dismal range.
But then you see some complain about the weight and charging speed of GM full size EV SUVs and trucks despite its impressive range.
