Quote:
Originally Posted by polak
How much of the population can afford two cars? One for long trips and one for short trips? Especially if one is a $30K+ EV.
I might be in the minority but I definitely wouldn't by a car where a fill up on the highway is a 30-60 minute ordeal. If mileage was the concern I'd prefer to buy a super efficient normal gasoline powered car where there is zero concern about refueling.
I'm sure the technology will get there. No doubts. Until it does though, I think it's gimmicky.
|
I've heard Tesla are rolling out a program where you swap your battery out instead of charging, then either pick up your original battery on your return or have it sent to you. Still some inconvenience but until charging times decrease or ranges increase it will allow for you to get to your destination just as fast as with a gasoline car.
As an individual I wouldn't have 2 cars, but as a family we already have 2 vehicles and I could see replacing one of them with an EV and just using that for commuting. Right now I figure I'm 3 to 5 years out from replacing one of your vehicles, at which time I hope to replace it with an EV.