I am ambivalent on EVs. If you want one, go for it. It’s a free market (other than the taxpayer subsidy!). As for the range issue - it’s a question of habit. There is a reason why Tesla invested heavily in a network of EV fast charging stations. And plenty more will come online at all kinds of locations. If you are going 300 miles or even farther, chances are you are going to make a stop and stretch or eat or break for nature every couple of hours. That would be the time to take 20-30 minutes to charge, a little longer than gasoline but at this point cheaper too. And the Tesla will map the locations for you, apparently, if you use their GPS it will tell you when it’s time to charge and where you may want to go to charge it up.
The new In-n-Out burger they just built near me has 4 charging stations and a rooftop solar panel patio. But I’m in sunny SoCal where it makes sense - the issue is storage of energy from the sun, or redirecting it back to the grid; and pulling energy from the plant on days when the sun doesn’t shine.
You make good points about cold climates and salted roads, no doubt about it. Another negative factor is maintenance. You are entirely dependent on the car maker for just about any replacement parts... and that is what it is - replacement. They seldom repair anything. Just swap it out like a piece of Lego. When the batteries go out with the warranty, it may no longer be worth it financially to replace them and may have to just throw the car away. And for that the government may sock you with a hazmat disposal fee to boot!
“The new In-n-Out burger”
I miss them!
“When the batteries go out with the warranty, it may no longer be worth it financially to replace them and may have to just throw the car away. And for that the government may sock you with a hazmat disposal fee to boot!”
Batteries are lasting longer than expected.
Used batteries have value. Tesla is using them for home installations.
Newer batteries may outlast the car.