>> Run out of EV juice while stuck in traffic? Could always carry a spare container. <<
Idling doesn’t consume energy in an electric vehicle. Not a bit. If you didn’t need lights, AC or a radio, you could idle for literally years in an electric car.
Idling in a driveway is one thing. Bumper to bumper traffic is another.
The brake lights alone are a constant drain in bumper to bumper traffic, along with the wipers and defroster on many days.
...and how many days a year in New York City would you not need air conditioning or the heater?
<>you could idle for literally years in an electric car<>
Unlike gas tanks, batteries lose charge whether in use or not.