The majority of trips for both BEV and PHEV drivers are relatively short, typically staying within 10 kilometers of home.
As a side note, I’m especially annoyed that every BEV “needs” a 300 mile range when 50 miles would be more than enough for the average American (assuming they can charge at home). Those additional batteries make the vehicles larger, heavier, and more expensive, and the batteries could be better used elsewhere.
But still, electric cars were a gateway to electric bikes and scooters.
The 300-mile-range req is just ridiculous. However it’s easier to pad the margin on a 60K vehicle by adding this or that for another 5-10K. It’s harder to do that on cheap vehicles and they can’t sell a 100-mile-range EV for a lot of money. Am working in automotive and emphasizing big expensive models is key for creating shareholder value.
As a side note, I’m especially annoyed that every BEV “needs” a 300 mile range when 50 miles would be more than enough for the average American (assuming they can charge at home). Those additional batteries make the vehicles larger, heavier, and more expensive, and the batteries could be better used elsewhere.
But still, electric cars were a gateway to electric bikes and scooters.
The 300-mile-range req is just ridiculous. However it’s easier to pad the margin on a 60K vehicle by adding this or that for another 5-10K. It’s harder to do that on cheap vehicles and they can’t sell a 100-mile-range EV for a lot of money. Am working in automotive and emphasizing big expensive models is key for creating shareholder value.