What’s the dumbest thing you’ve heard about EVs?

[israndy]

It would depend on the type of apocalypse. If it was a manmade EMP, or an 1859-type solar flare, it might fry anything with a computer or electric wiring.

I am sure Elon is on top of that. Why would he have Tesla Armor Glass on the Semi that can withstand a nuclear blast, if that blew out the 1" microchip that allows the vehicle to move? Couldn't you just shield it with chickenwire connected to ground?

-Randy

 

[HankLloydRight]

I wouldn't mind them, so long as I can make it the Jetson's car sound, OR the Star Wars Imperial March

You mean like this?

See: https://ev-cpo.com/horn.php

 

[Leafdriver333]

Mini Cooper days average American drives 30 miles a day; hence their 80 mile range for 2020 EV mini

 

[Saghost]

Mini Cooper days average American drives 30 miles a day; hence their 80 mile range for 2020 EV mini

That's actually in the range of other studies and data - in introducing the Volt a decade ago, GM pointed to NHTSA study data that said that 80% of driving days are less than 40 miles for US drivers.

Of course, most folks don't buy cars to cover 80% of their (often imagined) needs...

 

[AlanSubie4Life]

Mini Cooper days average American drives 30 miles a day; hence their 80 mile range for 2020 EV mini

Ha. That IS pretty dumb. As have you (probably based on your handle), I've had 80-mile EVs. It just resulted in me having 4 cars to support my needs. Not very environmentally friendly!