TheSteelRider
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I kinda look at the ICE car enthusiasts (i.e. the ones that really get into the HP and racing cars and 0-60 speeds and all that) like I do the BEV enthusiasts -- as few% niches on each end. But it's the 90% in the middle who buy and use vehicles for their practical purposes that really matter regarding the impacts. Style and comfort and features are in there too, of course, but it's the practicality that matters the most (function and price).It is funny, while I am not an activist, per se, my mind has completely switched gears, pun intended, to EVs and the Mach-E in particular. I used to love reading about cars and in particular, supercars and/or high horsepower others. But I find myself not interested now. I see headlines about things like the super powerful MB AMG GLA or the next Subie STI, etc. and I think, that is dumb. It is time to get past this and start saving the planet. I don't want to get political, but I couldn't fathom buying a car like that now. So, maybe I am becoming an activist, but I wish all the money on developing these higher and higher HP cars were being spent on better and more efficient EVs. Time is running out and EVs are fun in any case. Now, where did I put that cool-aid.
Good point. I will be trading an edge as part of getting the mach-e. The Mach-e is similar in size will let me drive to golf with friends and clubs in the car and will be a good car for commuting. It does seem practical but also a nice interior, good tech for commuting and attractive looks which count to me as well.I kinda look at the ICE car enthusiasts (i.e. the ones that really get into the HP and racing cars and 0-60 speeds and all that) like I do the BEV enthusiasts -- as few% niches on each end. But it's the 90% in the middle who buy and use vehicles for their practical purposes that really matter regarding the impacts. Style and comfort and features are in there too, of course, but it's the practicality that matters the most (function and price).
I'm really enjoying getting into the Mach-e talk too (and of course I plan to buy one). Because it's such a different paradigm that there's a lot of newness to figure out. Plus it's just fun to explore. But my focus is nearly always on the practical aspects (and what's realistic), which will also determine how many people end up actually making the switch to BEVs.
Except for the apartment dweller with no access to home charging, you’re right. However, I’ve charged my Leaf at Nissan dealers’s DCFC systems on multiple road trips and my wife has stopped at a dealer across town several times. On road trips we’ve either caught up on email using the dealer’s fr WiFi or walked to a nearby eating spot.Wait, so instead of plugging in at home, I'm going to drive 5 miles to the dealership, and wait around the lobby to charge? I don't see that use case.