I am really not that interested. If I want to drive to London I want to do it without a stop, not a 45 minute recharge break. I also don't think all EVs cost 50k, of course they don't. The cheaper ones are like driving around in a tin can and have minimal range. My point was show me an EV and ICE car at ÂŁ50k each and I know which one most would choose. I am further away from an EV than ever before. There is also absolutely zero chance that ICE's will stop production in 2030 ZERO!No, see my point above and we've had the TCO discussion before. Ignoring it won't help. I suggest you go and look for them
I believe you have a point. It puts more reliance on other countries, mainly ones in the Middle East. We are paying extortionate import costs for coal and live on an island of it. The world needs Oil and Gas, we have an abundance of it, years and years left of it but lets stop drilling it. Ridiculous!haven't read it all but anyone on the left of the spectrum blaming the current government have no idea. We need energy, lots of it cheapy. Fossil fuel is that, if you are against that, which Labour are more against it than the Tories, then you advocate the shutting and offshoring of industry. Simple as. Net Zero will be the final nail in the coffin for the west.
Look at the state of the push for electric cars. The infrastructure just isn't ready for it. Electric car deals whether it be lease or PCP and ridiculously high for bang average cars. Then you have to factor in the cost of a charger and the extra from electricity unless you can get a good EV deal but even then your electric is only cheap at night. I know at least 3 people who went electric who are either going back full petrol or hybrid as a compromise because they are sick of having to plan in a charge stop for longer journey's.
To be fair - My guess is that range will increase in the future as it has over the last 10 years. It used to be 100 mile range for an average EV, now its more like 180 miles.This argument is has been done on here a million times but personally I think if you need to stop for a charge on a long journey you should be stopping anyway and journeys that long aren’t regular. If they are maybe they shouldn’t have bought an EV.
Seriously? You drive that long without taking a break. That is crazy dangerous.I can easily travel for 4.5 hours without going to the toilet and I think I am fairly typical of an adult.
Why should you stop? I used to do a 4.5 hour drive to Norfolk quite regular and often done without a stop, roughly 230 miles. Even on my last long trip 300 miles its a quick toilet stop and back on the road if needs beThis argument is has been done on here a million times but personally I think if you need to stop for a charge on a long journey you should be stopping anyway and journeys that long aren’t regular. If they are maybe they shouldn’t have bought an EV.
Very interesting article. I look forward to the ensuing reaction from our resident EV evangelists.I'm afraid it's all over for EVs. Mr Bean has spoken.
I love electric vehicles – and was an early adopter. But increasingly I feel duped
Rowan Atkinson
I'd like to buy an EV but they are too expensive, the charging infrastructure is not there and the range reduces every time it is used. I want a car that lasts ten years without having to replace a major component at a cost of thousands of pounds.Very interesting article. I look forward to the ensuing reaction from our resident EV evangelists.
Why should you stop? I used to do a 4.5 hour drive to Norfolk quite regular and often done without a stop, roughly 230 miles. Even on my last long trip 300 miles its a quick toilet stop and back on the road if needs be
You are going to have to be interested in the end I'm afraid. And you're wrong about the cheaper ones too. The are well built, sometimes more well built then you ÂŁ50grand ones (Tesla)I am really not that interested. If I want to drive to London I want to do it without a stop, not a 45 minute recharge break. I also don't think all EVs cost 50k, of course they don't. The cheaper ones are like driving around in a tin can and have minimal range. My point was show me an EV and ICE car at ÂŁ50k each and I know which one most would choose. I am further away from an EV than ever before. There is also absolutely zero chance that ICE's will stop production in 2030 ZERO!
You have fallen for the battery life lie. Shame.I'd like to buy an EV but they are too expensive, the charging infrastructure is not there and the range reduces every time it is used. I want a car that lasts ten years without having to replace a major component at a cost of thousands of pounds.
Clearly there is a small market for rich people who want them as status symbols and tech bros who want them as boys toys but for the average motorist they are still not a thing to consider.
Of course you should stop it's dangerous not to.Why should you stop? I used to do a 4.5 hour drive to Norfolk quite regular and often done without a stop, roughly 230 miles. Even on my last long trip 300 miles its a quick toilet stop and back on the road if needs be
He suggests hydrogen as an alternativeI'm afraid it's all over for EVs. Mr Bean has spoken.
I love electric vehicles – and was an early adopter. But increasingly I feel duped
Rowan Atkinson