People are wishing up to the scam that the current EVs are, long charging time vs mileage, no resale worth after so many recharging cycles and the combustibility factor.
These make the average consumer wince at putting down hard to earn money for a rich man’s golf cart.
And whether it’s an EV or ICE auto, they are so packed with electronics, sensors and cameras, repairing them can be a dealership-only operation and very expensive.
In fact, cars in a relatively minor accident can be rated as “totaled” even though they would otherwise be driveable but the electronics/safety features are too damaged to fix or replace.
For these reasons - and the increase in uninsured drivers - my insurance on my 5-yr old Sante Fe increased 25% this year. Outrageous.
In hot zones, like Arizona, heat radiates up from the pavement and speeds up battery degradation
In cold climates, the batteries may not take a charge. Further, the batteries with return less range.