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Originally Posted by Byte1
Ok, I keep hearing folks say "the batteries will get better in a few years." Isn't that the point? They AREN'T good now. Even if the Lithium batteries last ten years, they constantly get weaker as each month/year goes by. Who wants to take a trip to another state in an electric car? Go a hundred or so miles and have to stop for four hours or more to charge the car? A normally 8 hour trip will take you a couple days to complete. If I wanted to take that much time, I could use a horse.
Over charge the batteries and start a dangerous fire. Cost of replacing the batteries, might as well purchase a new car. If they ever outlaw gas propelled cars, I will go to leasing the car. Right now, I am getting rid of my battery powered golf cart and going to a gas fueled cart because it costs $800 to replace the batteries. Sure, lithium will last ten years but don't overheat it or you might burn down your home.
Don't try to sell the battery powered car until you can get 800-1000 miles per charge and make it safe from overcharging/over heating. Then get the price down to a price that the average earner can afford.
Like anyone wants to sit at a charging station for four hours!
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Uh, what? Seriously, I think you slept through the past 5 years. You don't stop and charge for 4 hours anymore - 20 or 30 minutes, long enough to pee and get a soda. Driving 8 hours straight without a break is not safe.
Your 8-hour trip is maybe 9 hours worst case.
You don't overcharge batteries, that is not up to you anymore, it is up to the built-in charger.
There is a reason almost every (including exotic expensive makers) car manufacturer has announced plans to convert to, to include EVs in their line up.