ERD50
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How Much Range You Really Need in an Electric Car
FWIW, Our Pacifica Hybrid has a 34-mile EV range. We have exceeded it twice -- 32° temp required high heater use. It takes less than two hours to charge from depleted to full -- level 2 outlet.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/...ally-need-in-an-electric-car/#ftag=MSFf70f0e2
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A recent survey sponsored by Castrol found that a stout 319 miles of range is the mental tipping point for many US consumers to consider an EV. Assuming an average of 40 miles per day, that 319-mile range equates to needing a full charge only every six days, even assuming the driver never depletes their car's battery below 20%. For drivers who have access to home charging, this suggests a desire for range that is more emotional than rational. .....
This suggests to me..., that the authors are idiots. The "more emotional than rational" applies to them, more than the surveyed US consumer.
Using averages, w/o consideration of value of the occasional longer trips is just plain stupid. Sure, some people won't need the range - there are cars out there for them, the Leaf had ~ 100 mile range, right?
And some people can rely on a second car, but that does effectively cut into the value proposition of the EV.
It's a personal thing, only the buyer can weigh just how much range they need. But then, there is resale value to consider - if the average person wants more range, that could cut into your resale value.
Do some people over-state the importance of range? Sure. Just like some people over-state the importance of 0~60 times, 4-wheel drive, 20 inch tires, etc. Nothing new here.
-ERD50