Its not only the driving range that leaves them out as an option.
Running heat and defrost would be a massive drain on the batteries, most of the US has winter driving.
Many can only afford one vehicle, that leaves out anyone that tows a boat or camper. A golf cart isn’t going to tow anything.
Where I live in MI everyone drives a truck/SUV with 4x4, you don’t go anywhere in winter without that.
The market is reduced to some rich Peace Queers in CA, and those living in the desert.
It’s like betting it all on a Big and Tall shop in Japan, good luck with that plan.
“It’s like betting it all on a Big and Tall shop in Japan, good luck with that plan.”
I like it, I may appropriate that as an alternate tagline. Even though it’s lacist.
In all fairness, I can see very small electrics strictly for city commute daily to work...IF THE WEATHER IS NOT TOO COLD. Like you pointed out, defroster and heating the car would kill the batteries quickly. It could help reduce smog in big cities.
But the luxury electrics are only for rich liberals who are pseudo and wacko environmentalists. Those who preach against SUV’s by common folks, but then fly around in their private jets.
“It’s like betting it all on a Big and Tall shop in Japan, good luck with that plan.”
Good analogy.
The market is reduced to some rich Peace Queers in CA, and those living in the desert.
I live in the desert and there is no way I’d purchase an electric only automobile. Most months here require air conditioning ALL the time which would cut down on driving range.
Secondly, I would never gamble taking a trip with a partial charge. Anything could happen on route that would delay the trip. There is no way I’d gamble on being stuck in the desert in 100+ degree heat waiting for help.
Even my gas operated car is filled up to full when I still have 3/4 tank.