Electrifying . Com and the top 5 things they “HATE” about EV’s
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 11:14 am
Some interesting points from EV enthusiasts at Electrifying. com, about the main things they DON’T like about EV driving.
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Apocryph wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:27 am EVs are not 'there' yet in terms of long-range solutions, but considering how young the market is it should be applauded how quickly the market is improving - both in terms of the technology itself and the infrastructure being put into place to support them.
orrery wrote: ↑Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:42 amApocryph wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:27 am EVs are not 'there' yet in terms of long-range solutions, but considering how young the market is it should be applauded how quickly the market is improving - both in terms of the technology itself and the infrastructure being put into place to support them.
I respect your opinion, but I don't agree with it.
I have an Enyaq iV80 and its performance on a motorway run is excellent. I'm happy to stick it on cruise control at 70mph. I'm getting 3.4 m/kWh which I'm happy with for such a big brick of a car.
Marktwiglet wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 7:30 am I love my enyaq 80 loft ....the car is superb .... but the infrastructure isn't ready .....I've very nearly run out twice .... .electric charge points are scarce where I live ....I now have a home charge point fitted .....
I agree. The garage petrol pump model doesn't work right now with current recharge times, availability, reliability and increase in the number of EV's to fast charger points. Although I'm a glass half full kind of person, the pragmatist in me says the situation is going to get at least a little worse before it gets better. Owning an EV without a home charger (or easy granny charge option) is going to be a frustrating experience. I'd be interested to hear other opinions, but my gut feeling is we're probably 5 years or more from being like Norway where public charging an EV seems straightforward and reliable.orrery wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:16 amMarktwiglet wrote: ↑Sun Jul 24, 2022 7:30 am I love my enyaq 80 loft ....the car is superb .... but the infrastructure isn't ready .....I've very nearly run out twice .... .electric charge points are scarce where I live ....I now have a home charge point fitted .....
Indeed. We are in the middle of a transformation - I agree about the infrastructure, it is now improving fast but so is the number of EVs.
Having a home charge point is how it is meant to work - I'd be doubtful of recommending an EV to someone without access to off-street parking.