From GM to Tesla to Mercedes, execs across the auto industry are tempering expectations on electric vehicles.
  • potatopotato@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    23·
    2 years ago

    Everyone’s super obsessed with 300-400 mi ranges though. 100mi would be totally fine for most people and would require a small fraction of the battery (bigger batteries give decreasing returns)

    • LemmyIsFantastic@lemmy.worldBanned from communityEnglish
      61·
      2 years ago

      Until it’s not, and then it’s an expensive pain. I travel 500 + 700 miles three times a year and renting a car for a week isn’t viable. There are enough edge cases just like that for most people.

      Nobody wants to stop for 25 minutes (if you are lucky and don’t have to wait in queue) on their longer trips.

      The actual solution you agree looking for is PHEV. That’s the middle ground that’s perfect for most individuals.

      The phev f150 is the most functional auto/tool for travel and work I’ve ever seen.