Grayson Brulte admits his choice for a new family car has surprised some of his friends and followers of his popular podcast,A rising voice in the U.S. conversation about the technology around electric vehicles and autonomous transportation, Mr. Brulte chose an extended-range plug-in hybrid SUV rather than an all-electric model.
Many consumers facing a painful spike in gas prices, made more acute by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, are paying closer attention to the argument for EVs. With the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas at US$4.33 this week in the U.S. – and some stations in California and New York charging more than US$6 a gallon – EVs appear to be a compelling alternative.
Beyond steeper sticker prices, basic practicality is a main hurdle for the all-electric market. Most EVs take overnight to fully recharge. Even with superchargers, which can cost US$3,000 or more to install in a home, a full charge typically takes significantly longer than the few minutes it takes to fill up a gas tank.
For example, the 2,000-kilometre trip from New York to Miami – a popular vacation route – can be covered by ambitious drivers of gasoline-powered vehicles in under 24 hours, with a few quick stops for gas, to-go bites and bathroom breaks. The complexity of the problem – and the solution – is the reason people like Mr. Brulte advise patience. There are too many “ifs” during this time of technology transition to make one option suit everyone.
Saying it takes longer to charge up doesnt matter for home charging, you just plug it in & leave. Takes seconds. Claiming an EV takes longer on trips over-values such an infrequent trip. EV fleet is limited. Good point if you are buying a truck or utility van. If not, go EV.
True enough but not exactly a fresh opinion.
lol you think that closeup makes me want to read that article? 🤮
Decades away…
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