> getting caught in a wildfire evacuation zone without a fully charged battery.
How is that different from getting caught in some disaster without a full tank of gas, or at least enough gas to make it out of the area?
How is that different from getting caught in some disaster without a full tank of gas, or at least enough gas to make it out of the area?
But we are talking about getting caught not full - I'm still going to have more range on a half tank than most EV have full.
If had to pick (and I guess I have) , I wouldn't pick an EV for evacuation. It is difficult to toss in a jug of electricity, but I can easily add 200 miles of range with two five gallon cans.
Now I just need some autopilot because I don't think I can stay awake for 900 miles of driving!
Lest I be framed a hater with my diesel (no rolling coal for me) truck, I think EVs have there place - just not in my area (yet).
Where I'm at, 250 miles wouldn't be crazy. I have to drive an hour to see a stop light and in the summer, that city will be booked full. The next city is isn't any better, but at least I'd have family to crash with.
All the other drivers with half-empty tanks will probably be thinking the same thing. Long lines, flaring tempers. Once the stations run out, there will be no deliveries until after the crisis.