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Electric Vehicle Q&A: What if I run out of charge? By Tom Waggener Do I want an electric vehicle (EV)? What if you run out of charge? I've now owned electric vehicles for over five years. In that time I have put over 100,000 miles on them. My biggest concern at first, and probably the most frequently asked question about EVs is, "what if I run out of charge?" When I researched everything available and made the decision to purchase a first EV, I was in my third year as a real estate agent and averaging close to 30k miles a year. That's a lot of mileage to do in 230-mile increments. I was coming off a motor vehicle with a pretty healthy fuel tank that went about twice that on a single fill up. What gave me the most peace of mind was the simple fact that so many who are curious about EVs tend to overlook - you charge at home. Very few people have the ability to fuel their gas vehicle at home. Plugging your car in at night means you wake with a full tank (or as full as you want it) every single day. No more jumping in the car with minutes to spare and realizing you have to stop for gas on your way to work. Every day the tank is full. And for most every single day of driving, for myself and most Americans, this is a huge improvement. The average American drives less than 60 miles a day, so even an EV with a 120 mile range will cover the majority. But what about long trips? If you're a long distance sales rep covering multiple states, then an EV is not for you... yet. But statistically speaking, you aren't and your driving needs are well under that of the range offered by most EVs. Another question that comes up frequently is in regards to stop-and-go traffic jams and extended time at idle. This is an area that EVs win over gas vehicles as they require far less energy to sit at idle, even with climate and radio on, than a similar combustion engine would use. You are more likely to run out of gas at idle in a dead stand still than you are to run out of electric charge in an EV in that same circumstance. So when faced with the question of, "Is an EV right for me?" - my advice is simple... Know thyself. If your average daily driving is under 50 miles and you only take the occasional road trip, you should make the transition to electric with little if any inconvenience. If you are a long haul driver or just someone who likes to take a lot of long trips, then maybe get a hybrid or a diesel engine sedan. But keep an eye on new developments as the EV market is expanding all the time and the technology is growing in leaps and bounds. Charging times are getting shorter, battery capacities are getting bigger and ranges are increasing all the time. This story was posted on 2024-02-23 18:16:13
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