No, it’s not because the solar eclipse itself will have any effect on them, but because you may not be able to easily charge them.This is especially true along the path of totality where towns like Kerrville and Fredericksburg are expecting an influx of people.
There are concerns about fuel supply, but the situation could be worse for drivers of electric vehicles because there are limited numbers of charging stations in most Hill Country towns and not many in between them. “It’s important for everyone, including drivers with electronic vehicles, to be prepared for heavy traffic on April 8, especially in the hours after the eclipse. We’re asking anyone who plans to travel to view the eclipse to plan ahead just like they would for a long road trip and expect to spend extra time on the road. For EV drivers that means having a full charge before getting on the road and planning out charging stations along your route,” said TxDOT Media Relations Director Adam Hammons.
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