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Old 03-22-2019, 06:07 PM   #328 (permalink)
JSH
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... Now that I have had a taste of not dealing with constant time consuming maintenance I am hooked.
Same with me. Often people don't realize the amount of time things take until they no longer have to do it.

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Still the range limit is a deal breaker for many and this type of EV is really only practical for a commuter and grocery getter which is about 90+% of most peoples driving. This makes EV's not really practical since you would need another vehicle or the expense of renting one for the other 10% of your mobility needs.
For a single person - yes. For a married couple an EV paired with an ICE car works great. How many times are most couples 100 miles away from home, at the same time, but not together?
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