Maybe I'm a tool. I get freaked out about (a)having to prioritize what I take with me (b) I dont like feeling "trapped" running on someone else's schedule (*I realize this is bad logic for so many reasons) (c) I drive better than a car that is programmed (*again faulty logic).
I think it’s just a different way of living that you’d get used to.
Hell, Volvo has committed to offering electric versions of it's entire line by next year.
To piggyback off this - Most car manufactures are developing their own EVs, especially to compete with Tesla, and they will increasingly have higher ranges. The ICE needs to go and the US doesn’t need it.
Instead of anyone complaining that they can’t do the range or whatever, insist on more public chargers. It’s not difficult to place.
I am in Europe and there are chargers everywhere. Several around my house, at school, anywhere. Because they need it since many, many people drive EVs. If there is a need for it, they will have to implement it.
Since getting our tesla we've been able to find chargers all over the place. They aren't always easy to spot or the big red tesla ones either. We use the plug share and chargepoint apps to help find them.
I am all for some real EV competition. While the Model 3 is a blast to drive and the range is nice, we aren't tied to an EV brand. Something that achieves similar results at a lower cost would be phenomenal.
I was an EV skeptic at first (range anxiety, buying a car I couldn't test drive at the time, where to charge, etc), but H pushed the decision and I'm thrilled he did. The "change" wasn't that difficult, and is snowballing into additional changes. There are a lot of things we could still be doing better, but I enjoy the days when he bikes to work and I take his car. We try to aim for 3 "zero commuting days" a week before it gets too cold/snowy.