Posted on 10/05/2014 7:40:43 PM PDT by goldstategop
Well, my Leaf EV gets over 80 miles per charge. I assume the Tesla gets notably more.
The guy also might have a charger at work, making the trip an easy one.
Does any company have over 25% "market share"?
That was 3 different companies but I meant electric vehicles
The range on electric cars has to improve dramatically if they'll ever replace traditional gasoline powered cars.
If that were to happen, the nation's electric grid will need some serious upgrading AND we'd no doubt have to build more power plants (that recharge power has to come from somewhere doesn't it?)
I think what we might see in the future are homes where there may be one electric car for "everyday" or short trips/short commutes, and another traditional gas/diesel powered vehicle for longer road trips.
Personally I drive 6 miles a day, so it doesn't really matter what I drive. Which probably explains why I'm still driving my 12 year old vehicle with under 80,000 miles on it. It's been on a few road trips, but it's primary purpose is to take me back and forth to the commuter train that takes me into the city. I could see either replacing it, or supplementing it with a smaller electric vehicle for the daily 6 mile commute to the train. Don't think that would be financially economical tho.
My son has one and loves it. Gotta say, I’m impressed with it and with the service.
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