Reality check on electric cars

T. A. Gardner said:
Nope. And it doesn't show that EV's are good for longer distances, only that they can do longer distances if the infrastructure is in place to support them and working. Charging is a problem, particularly in the Middle-of-Nowhere. So, what works in the Eastern US doesn't mean it works in the West where things are far more spread out and there are long stretches of road with nothing on them whatsoever.
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That's why I'm not getting one. If I was just doing urban commutes - I'd get a Nissan Leaf - their range is shitty - but their cheap as fuck.

My vehicle just likely got totaled - a lady "doored" me - she must've been going 35 on our 25 mph street and she just about took my drivers side door clean off today. One more second and I would have stepped out of the vehicle and I probably would be typing this from a hospital bed right now.

So I'm looking at a Subaru AWD right now. They're reasonably priced - I just need a heated steering wheel, AWD, and adaptive cruise.

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Here's MY vehicle today:

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LurchAddams said:
That's why I'm not getting one. If I was just doing urban commutes - I'd get a Nissan Leaf - their range is shitty - but their cheap as fuck.

My vehicle just likely got totaled - a lady "doored" me - she must've been going 35 on our 25 mph street and she just about took my drivers side door clean off today. One more second and I would have stepped out of the vehicle and I probably would be typing this from a hospital bed right now.

So I'm looking at a Subaru AWD right now. They're reasonably priced - I just need a heated steering wheel, AWD, and adaptive cruise.

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Here's MY vehicle today:

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You can toss in that EV's in general have terrible handling on snow and ice too. That has become apparent. Driving one in snow or icy conditions is just asking for a huge insurance bill when you prang the vehicle.

www.caranddriver.com

Why Rear-Drive EVs Can Get Sketchy on Ice—and How to Remedy the Problem

You'll want to turn off your EV's regenerative braking before heading out in slippery weather.
www.caranddriver.com www.caranddriver.com

www.carshtuff.com

How Do Teslas Do In The Snow? | CarShtuff

Tesla vehicles are known for their performance and precision electronics. But how well do they handle the snow?
www.carshtuff.com www.carshtuff.com

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/comments/12in68z/this_thing_sucks_in_snow
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T. A. Gardner said:
You can toss in that EV's in general have terrible handling on snow and ice too. That has become apparent. Driving one in snow or icy conditions is just asking for a huge insurance bill when you prang the vehicle.

www.caranddriver.com

Why Rear-Drive EVs Can Get Sketchy on Ice—and How to Remedy the Problem

You'll want to turn off your EV's regenerative braking before heading out in slippery weather.
www.caranddriver.com www.caranddriver.com

www.carshtuff.com

How Do Teslas Do In The Snow? | CarShtuff

Tesla vehicles are known for their performance and precision electronics. But how well do they handle the snow?
www.carshtuff.com www.carshtuff.com

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/comments/12in68z/this_thing_sucks_in_snow
View: https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/comments/12in68z/this_thing_sucks_in_snow/
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I used to sell Fords. The Ford Escape plug-in hybrid is excellent in ICE/Snow and mud as is the Ford Lightning full-sized pickup. I remember we sold a used Lightning for about 80 grand.

I'm going for the Subaru AWD.
 
LurchAddams said:
That's why I'm not getting one. If I was just doing urban commutes - I'd get a Nissan Leaf - their range is shitty - but their cheap as fuck.

My vehicle just likely got totaled - a lady "doored" me - she must've been going 35 on our 25 mph street and she just about took my drivers side door clean off today. One more second and I would have stepped out of the vehicle and I probably would be typing this from a hospital bed right now.

So I'm looking at a Subaru AWD right now. They're reasonably priced - I just need a heated steering wheel, AWD, and adaptive cruise.

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Here's MY vehicle today:

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Dang! Glad you're okay at least. Subarus are pretty solid vehicles. (y)
 
gfm7175 said:
Dang! Glad you're okay at least. Subarus are pretty solid vehicles. (y)
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Thanks, one more second and I would not have been!

Subarus are surprisingly inexpensive. I'm looking at one right now - heated seats, adaptive cruise control, sunroof - it's a 2020 with 38k miles on it!

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Interior
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