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Originally Posted by mickey100
Of course EV's are going to lose some range in cold weather - it's the nature of battery science. All cars, gas and electric, lose some efficiency in cold weather, but for now, EV's lose more. That said, the newer EV's come with heat pumps that warm the interiors, causing significantly less battery strain in cold weather than older EV models. The technology continues to evolve and improve. And there are things that can be done to maximize charging/driving range. Turn on the inside heat while the car is charging; park the car inside when the weather is cold; if you live in a cold weather climate, buy an EV that has the longest range. Electric vehicles have a lot of pluses. Depending on where you live, fuel costs can be half of what you pay for a gasoline powered car. Maintenance costs are less - electric motors have far fewer moving parts, you never need oil changes, spark plugs, fuel filters. The cars handle wonderfully and depending on the model are extremely quiet and have quick acceleration. And depending on where you live, there are tax incentives. I have a hybrid at this point which I love, because it is so quiet and it gets 50 mpg around town. Once the country beefs up the availability of charging stations I would certainly consider an EV when I'm ready to trade. If you're old school, and you want to hang on to your gasoline car, fine. I just don't get the constant negativity about new technology.
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It’s not negativity about new technology, it’s negativity about the lack of technology. When an EV offers exactly what I have in my ICE without pollution, I’m on board. It’s not even close at this point. And I think when mentioning vehicle maintenance, you forgot the $4,000.+ for battery replacements and disposal.
If the powers that be worked to develop interest in hybrids, you would see far more support.