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  • Apple Car research focusing on use of Tesla-style induction motor

    razorpit said:
    Good news! Soon we can stop the insanity of going to a gas station once or twice a week! :)

    Hope not. Not looking forward to having to spend 20-30 minutes at a minimum every 150 miles on some of my drives. Would rather spend the 5 minutes every 400 miles to so, gas up and get back on the road.

    I have a 130 mile (RT) commute. I drive a Chevy Bolt EV. I charge when I get home at night, and wake to a fully charged car, ready to go again. It takes all of about 5 seconds to plug or unplug. I never have to stop for a charge along the route, even on the coldest winter days. I see this as a clear advantage for driving Electric, have not been to a gas station in years unless driving the wife's car.

    Now, for trips, you are correct, it will take a bit longer. But a 30-45 minute charge stop makes for a relaxing meal break. Given 95% or more of my driving is commuting or short errands, I tend to hit public chargers only a handful of times per year, so a little more time is not a critical factor to me. Trips are definitely more of a smell the roses kind of proposition in EVs.

    As for cost, my electricity to operate the EV costs about 1/3 of what I paid for gas in a 43 MPG Hybrid. EPA ratings for EVs assumes 1 gallons of gas = 33.7 kWh or electricity. Based on this, my commute averages about 150-170MPGe. 

    The ride is quiet, the acceleration is instant and surprising, and I rarely have to use the brake pedal, even in stop and go traffic. Driving is actually fun again.

    Don't be so quick to resist EVs. They are actually a good fit for more of us than you would think.
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