[PA Engineer]

Won’t an EMP disable every modern civilian vehicle?

That is an area I have investigated. Older vehicles from 2002 - 2005 should be able to make it home in "Limp Home Mode." If the roads are clear, you should be able to make it. The ride will stink. One option is also to have tools available to disconnect the battery. Wait and reconnect it. This will reset many of the "computerized" units in older cars. Testing that has been done was very inconclusive. Some vehicles were killed, some damaged and others unaffected. Just not enough research.

I think modern cars built is the last nine years will be hopeless. That is why I am keeping my 2003 forester on the road. I am still concerned about the coating on every vehicle device that has windings.

The walking option is the BOB.

[matt1234]

Thanks for the info on emp. I guess I will plan for the worst case scenario: a very long walk.

[Secret Agent Man]

If you really want to hedge your bets, vehicles before 1981-82 would be okay, largely. Carburators vs computer controlled fuel injection. Lotsa people sell good condition trucks and such on craigslist.