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Originally Posted by Hondaracer
If I had a decent way to charge an EV at home I’d be far more open to it, but as someone who drives 400km+ in a one way trip 8-12 times a year, I think EV’s really have to double their range across every model and drop 25-40% by 2030 for them to be any sort of feasibility to their long term goals of getting rid of ICE vehicles.
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I agree there are many lifestyle use cases and commercial applications where today's EVs don't make sense, but I expect these limitations to be addressed as the segment grows in the 11 years between now and the 2035 EV mandate deadline. While I have reservations about achieving the 2035 goal, having a specific target puts us in a better position to make progress compared to not having one at all. Many automakers are making an honest effort to give people EV options that fit their lifestyle by growing their EV portfolio, and having that 2035 goal offers some form of insurance for their R&D investment into EVs and its supporting infrastructure.
Personally, I'm seeing a growing number of people in my circle of family and friends who are moving to EVs. Most of them also keep a gas car around or rent one for their odd road trip beyond the lower mainland. Other people I know living in the north are growing warmer to Hybrids / PHEVs as these vehicles still yield gas savings for day-to-day driving with the flexibility of a gas engine for longer drives.