Who would have guessed most people don’t want EVs. The Prous has been around since the early 2000’s with even more hybrid/EV models in recent years.
As a example in 2021 Chevy sold 106k Tahoes, not known for being a budget-friendly or great on gas vehicle but only 24k Bolt EVs. The tech isn’t ready yet. I can fill my gas SUV in in 5 minutes at the local gas station, but need a app to find the nearest charger, hope you don’t have to wait hours in line to get a spot, then 30-60 minutes for a charge.
You can’t beat the ease of maintenance, quick refueling, ability to refuel from a 5 gallon gas can if needed, etc of gas cars.
“...I can fill my gas SUV in in 5 minutes at the local gas station, but need a app to find the nearest charger, hope you don’t have to wait hours in line to get a spot, then 30-60 minutes for a charge....”
I agree. What about RV’s?
My V-10 E-450 based 26’ RV sleeps five and gets 400 miles between fill-ups.
It stays at campgrounds without electrical hook-ups on occasion and has been very busy this summer as a rental hitting YNP and Grand Teton park at least four times each as well as a trip to Glacier National Park (yess, the glaciers have not melted Obama). Currently (NOT a pun) it’s in Wyoming on a fishing expedition.
If the ICE engine is discontinued then the RV is dead as well...
And the people that live in center city. I might invest in 1000 or 2000 feet long extension cords so they can plug their cars in where they parked several blocks away.