With long trips in the Bolt EV you'll come out ahead charging more frequently to a lower SoC. At around 60% or so, the DC Fast charging rate starts to slow to. At that point, it's faster to just go ahead and leave for the next charger.
Thanks for this! Picking up our new Bolt about 650 miles away in 2 weeks and have started to plan the route. Little nervous but seeing this made me feel better about the trip home.
No problem! I would definitely recommend getting a better route planner and paying the $5 to get the premium version, that way it shows up on your car play or android auto
On a weekend, you can get by on a level-one. I haven't had my level-2 installed yet and I have only charged on level-1 in my driveway, and it's fine. You can inch worm up all week charging at level one, but then catch all the way up on days off.
This is helpful! We pick up our euv next month and our longest trip we're likely to do is 400 miles (one way). Our average "trips" are 100 miles or so,
I think you will be fine and you will love it! Try out a Better Route Planner; I would start with the paid version so you can get the turn-by-turn directions on your navigation screen.
Thanks for the report. While I am getting another EV, I am very interested in the Chevy Bolt's. They seem like they would be great for a lot of people I know.
Simply untrue. The LT1 Bolt is 26k. Most of is drive less than 40 miles a day so charging at home at night takes care of that. We have done a half dozen trips where we had to dcfc. Dont go below 20-30% dont charge over 80% and it doesnt take all that long. Yes the Bolt is slow but its half the cost of those faster charging evs. Works great for us. If you drive long distances frequently, then rethink the Bolt
@@thumbsdownclips Yeah this will be our first. Plan would be to keep it two years and then look to the new Blazer EV. Did the deposit to get in line for those already.
@@thumbsdownclips Picked it up Friday and had a great dealership experience and already have the Qmerit/Chevy installer assigned and ready to come out and install our home charge port. Really positive experience and well, the car is just too much fun so far! Tested a few local pay and free charge locations, so we'll at least be familiar with those when the need arises but 90% of our charging will be at home.
Thanks for the video. Charging, especially at public chargers, slows way down after 80%, and I've read that most people don't bother charging higher than that unless they really need the extra range.
Your chargers were only averaging 34kW because your battery had (relatively speaking) a lot of charge left and was already on the decreasing slope of the charge rate. If you ran it down to 10% then you'd see 50kW for 20 minutes or more.
I plan on getting a 2023 Bolt in the next few months. I don't really plan on doing road trips but I do have family in California so I may go there. El Paso to LA is about 800 miles. I like watching movies and TV shows on my phone so hanging out at a charger for about an hour wouldn't be a problem for me. As for charging at unfamiliar places in the dead of night I legally carry a firearm just in case. However, by law crossing into California the firearm would have to be emptied and stored out of reach. Gr8 informative video, sir. 🚙 🇺🇸
What I found out on my EUV, using the adaptive cruise control is more efficient on high way. I also bring a foldable chair in the trunk so I can sit under some shade while waiting for charging.
I have done many long trips in the Bolt. I had a 2020 LT, then a 2021Premier. The longest was 2300 miles. But I think it's worth doing more stops and charging less times. For example in A Better Route Planner you can set up the arrival % and change it to more stops. I almost never after the first leg went more than 100 miles give or take between charges. And almost never had to stay longer than 40 minutes charging. The first leg since I started at 100% was around 150 to 180 miles. The lower in the charging % to start it will charge faster. So many times 65% was the max I got too. But it's not the ideal car for long road trips. And it's less expensive being a member on EA.
You should use the 150 or 50 kw chargers and not the 350 kw chargers if possible. Is the new Bolt EUV's any faster than a maximum charge rate of 55 kws? I know you're new to EV'S and I bet you will love them as time goes by.
@@KWPS 250 kw, can use 350 kw EA chargers as MOST don't put out 350 kw anyway. Just like a Rivian charging on a "350" kw and only getting around 200 kw as seen in this video several times. I think where more Teslas will be charging are in small towns where people are visiting friends, not so much when state to state traveling. What EV do you own?
@@davidws5439 a GV60 and in LA, with limited chargers, I’ve waited or left stations with bolts & ID4s parked in 350 or 150 spots with 50s open. As you know I can spend 15-20 minutes and get plenty of charge and be gone. There is a general lack on understanding on speed from the consumers. I blame the dealerships and EA specifically. I appreciate your videos and I’m looking to recommend this vehicle to a friend who doesn’t need fast charging and a limited budget.
@@KWPS Ken, this is not my video, but Brandon's. That is the problem offering two power levels at the same pricing. Also you never know if maybe the 150 units were full or blocked or non working when the Bolt driver pulled up. A 50 kw is all a Bolt needs. My friend has a Bolt EV Premiere 2020 and only does in town driving and uses a 120 volt 12 amp plug and that works great for him. Some of the new chargers will he 360 kw - balanced and able to charge two vehicles at once. Even at 270 kw fir a Taycan. The other vehicle could get 90 kw and once the Taycan dropped peak rate the 2nd vehicle would have all the power it needs. I hope with more people (Tesla drivers) the CCS1 networks will see more traffic and will convince them to add more stalls at more locations. I have a 2022 long range Y and LOVE it and now with the CCS1 option to charge its even better.
Whoops, sorry about that on the author confusion. Yes, I’ve heard about the chargers that can split voltage, very cool! Bolt looks amazing for the right person / lifestyle. My concern is lack of education and how (selfishly) it effects me with slower charging.
I liked the video! I ordered one (blue as well) and it was great to have an idea how it would do on a road trip. Would it be nice to know too your average speed and if you use super cruise and any climate control. Good point, recently had to make a quick charge at 10pm to have the car (Kona EV) read next day to continue the trip but it didn't feel safe. I ended up leaving earlier and going back to the charger in the morning to fully charge. I wouldn't recommend to charge it at night unless it's an emergency
Thanks so much for the comment! I do not have super cruise on mine so I did not use it. I kept the hvac at 73 for most of the trip and drove an average speed of 68.
Excellent video. Thanks for posting. I recently watched another guy and his wife do a long trip in their Bolt. They used Electrify America chargers. He wanted and usually had 53kw charging. I noticed your charge rate was in the low 30s. What determines that? Is there a way of knowing what chargers are faster than others? I know nothing of EVs really and I’m on the fence about trading in my newer Honda on one.
I think I was just getting bad luck with the chargers I was choosing. I will say I have done about 3 more road trips since this video and still only get between 35-45 max output.
I did not actually stop at an Ev-Go on the trip, all e.a. I will say they always were in good working condition. I did stop at an evgo on a more recent trip and it was not working.
Parents have a sienna hybrid and love it(previous sienna was 200,000+ miles). Keeping it to 70mph it still gets amazing gas mileage for the size of it.
If I am being honest I do wish I had faster charging. But in the 3 months since I have had the car I have only needed to fast charge about 4 times. The fact that this car costs so much less than any other new ev makes me feel ok waiting a little longer to charge. \
@@thumbsdownclips good to know. I own a model 3 and don’t use fast charging often but really feel like it would suck when you need it. I’ve thought thought a lot about selling it for a bolt.
I am thinking about getting a Bolt and using it regularly for 190 mi trip one way. Do you think the Bolt will be good for this without charging along the way. The trip is almost all interstate driving.
Since I get drowsy after I eat, I will eat and take a nap while charging. Be sure to ALWAYS have the windows up and have the doors all locked while doing so. Run the heat/ac while charging instead. Sure it will take a wee bit longer to charge but you will be comfortable and the energy used from the heat/ac will come from the charge and not your battery. ( Level 2 and 3 only allows this. Level 1 does not )
You really should NOT be using a 350 kW charger. They are for cars that can handle them. You should be charging @ 50 kW chargers if not available up to 150 kW. Your NOT gonna charge any faster using a Ultra fast charger. Good luck with your car it's a NICE one!
How dare you change your address! As I discovered when we had the audacity to change our address, the whole online everything that you do with purchasing anything, the whole banking, all of your cards, everything revolts against you changing your address. A lot of vendors just can not approve your credit or debit or PayPal. It has taken us about 6 months for the world to accept that we have moved and for being able to use our credit and debit cards as normal. I see the Bolt as a good local car option. I was looking at the Bolt EUV if my Tesla Y didn't work out but I will be doing too much traveling for the Bolt to be practical for me. If it wasn't for the traveling the Bolt would be a contender for me.
Overall would you recommend this car? I was thinking to get this vehicle … not sure if it’s better to take this car now or wait for the new equinox ev!
I love my Bolt and would recommend it if road trips will be very rare. The Equinox should charge much faster which makes a huge difference on road trips. I’ve done the same 4000 mile cross-country RT with Bolt & Tesla and the Tesla trip was dramatically better simply due to faster charging. It’s the difference between waiting on the car (a long time) and the car waiting on you. -for running around town the Bolt is better if you don’t have a large load to haul.
I think it depends on how quickly you need a car. I needed one asap as I did not have a current car. The equinox looks to answer a lot of the shortcomings of the bolt, but with current supply line limitations I think it's very hard to know when the public will be able to get their hands on one.
@@thumbsdownclips Just got my Euv last week , great car! I don’t think the Equinox will be available before 2024, I’ll be ok with the euv for few years and I’ll see later on if will worth to switch to the Equinox!
The battery temperature sensors may be read via the OBD2 port with a BlueTooth adapter and software on your phone. The battery is kept around 77°F while driving.
Chevy has not made anything official except to say “don’t be so sure the bolt will go away so quickly” I believe the Equinox is a 2024 model car so we still have some time. It’s also possible they get rid of the Bolt but keep the EUV. I think it’s still all here say.
Why would anyone on a long trip would want to stop long time to charge on a EV instead pay the extra money to quickly fill your gas n go? Unless you don’t mind waiting hours to charge.
Right now, EV's are not the cars for long trips. They are not cheaper to operate than fuel efficient gasoline vehicles (I've averaged 46.7 mpg in a non-hybrid Hyundai) and they are far more expensive to buy (I spent $18,700 after tax buying a 2020 Hyundai). Using his $3.50/gal charge for gas, I would have spent $50 in gas to travel the same distance at an average of 46 mpg (at 65 mph or less). Lastly, mining the minerals for the batteries is quite destructive to the environment both where the mining occurs and concerning their disposal. Plus, it takes quite a bit of fossil fuel to extract the minerals. Again, I am only comparing EV's to fuel efficient small gasoline vehicles. The future however, likely favors EV's as internal combustion engines have reached close to peak efficiency.
This is actually not entirely true. First, I will just point out that very few non-hybrid cars sold in the U.S. can get your claimed 46 miles per gallon with everyday highway driving. Second I will point out that minerals in E.V.s can be recycled and reused. They do not get pulled from the ground, burned up in an engine, and never used again (like oil). Third I will add that as we get more efficient at generating energy, we will be putting even less CO2 into the atmosphere, and the only way we will get there is to keep moving forward with EVs. Your statement reads the same as saying in 1972, "calculators are better than computers because of how big and unreliable computers are." We must keep developing to get more efficient and better processes. It's great that you are getting such excellent gas mileage, and if more people had small compact cars like you, we would be in a better spot than we currently are. Fourth I will just add e.v.'s are a lot more fun to drive!
@@thumbsdownclips Your points are well made. My point is that if people--and I know it is a big if--are willing to drive a car according to need, i.e., small efficient models, then UNTIL EV's are practicable for mass use in society, then we'll benefit by consuming less fuel, putting less CO into the atmosphere and using less raw materials to meet our basic needs, which is driving from point A to point B. I read a good article about how lithium ion batteries will become a hazmat landscape until the materials are recycled.
I'm going to choose my words carefully. I hate it when people do things that don't make sense. For example, they review a mustang or a Camaro and they try to squeeze in the back seat. They buy a little CUV type car and then they try to go off-roading in it. They review a full size SUV and they try to race it or complain that it doesn't have paddle shifters. Who buys an electric car for road tripping. You have a second car for that typically. EVs are for city driving because of the range. They last a good amount of charge for the week but not for extended long trips. It just seems like there's something missing from people's minds today.
Ok, let me say, we are not there yet, we are not prepared to switch over to electric cars yet, our Stupid Government doesn't understand it will take years and years before we can have all electric cars. Even the cheap EVs are over 40 thousand dollars, And if the batteries go South it will cost half as much to replace the batt that you pay for the car. ): ?
With long trips in the Bolt EV you'll come out ahead charging more frequently to a lower SoC. At around 60% or so, the DC Fast charging rate starts to slow to. At that point, it's faster to just go ahead and leave for the next charger.
Nice report. It definitely helps me get ready for road tripping when my new Bolt gets here. Thanks for taking the time to make and post it.
Thank you for saying this! I showed it to my 5 year old and he seemed to not be interested. :)
Thanks for this! Picking up our new Bolt about 650 miles away in 2 weeks and have started to plan the route. Little nervous but seeing this made me feel better about the trip home.
No problem! I would definitely recommend getting a better route planner and paying the $5 to get the premium version, that way it shows up on your car play or android auto
Hey can you share the deals you are getting with the purchase? they are charging MSRP some dealers near me.
@@herrporschex I got mine for msrp. No dealer mark up or add on’s
On a weekend, you can get by on a level-one. I haven't had my level-2 installed yet and I have only charged on level-1 in my driveway, and it's fine. You can inch worm up all week charging at level one, but then catch all the way up on days off.
This is helpful! We pick up our euv next month and our longest trip we're likely to do is 400 miles (one way). Our average "trips" are 100 miles or so,
I think you will be fine and you will love it! Try out a Better Route Planner; I would start with the paid version so you can get the turn-by-turn directions on your navigation screen.
Nice complete review of the Bolt and your electric charging - trip planning experiences.
Thank you so much for the feedback!
Stick to charging 20%-80% for fastest times on all cars. It’s more frequent stops but can make a noticeable difference in you’re road tripping.
Thanks for the report. While I am getting another EV, I am very interested in the Chevy Bolt's. They seem like they would be great for a lot of people I know.
Simply untrue. The LT1 Bolt is 26k. Most of is drive less than 40 miles a day so charging at home at night takes care of that. We have done a half dozen trips where we had to dcfc. Dont go below 20-30% dont charge over 80% and it doesnt take all that long. Yes the Bolt is slow but its half the cost of those faster charging evs. Works great for us. If you drive long distances frequently, then rethink the Bolt
Great video and thanks for sharing so much of your real world experiences and thoughts on the trip!
Thank you so much for the comment!
@@thumbsdownclips Put our deposit down yesterday! Looking forward to getting ours soon. :)
@@danjmcs you will love it! Let me know if you have any questions. Will this be your first ev?
@@thumbsdownclips Yeah this will be our first. Plan would be to keep it two years and then look to the new Blazer EV. Did the deposit to get in line for those already.
@@thumbsdownclips Picked it up Friday and had a great dealership experience and already have the Qmerit/Chevy installer assigned and ready to come out and install our home charge port. Really positive experience and well, the car is just too much fun so far! Tested a few local pay and free charge locations, so we'll at least be familiar with those when the need arises but 90% of our charging will be at home.
Always give yourself 20 percent more charge than you need
You’ll be fine, been driving a ev for 10 + years. Welcome to the club. Drive electric ⚡️ and say bye bye to the pumps!
Thanks for the video.
Charging, especially at public chargers, slows way down after 80%, and I've read that most people don't bother charging higher than that unless they really need the extra range.
The bolt just isn't a fast charging car. I think it's great otherwise....It's a great EV for most people...unless you're constantly road tripping.
Your chargers were only averaging 34kW because your battery had (relatively speaking) a lot of charge left and was already on the decreasing slope of the charge rate. If you ran it down to 10% then you'd see 50kW for 20 minutes or more.
Wow that’s really useful information, I did not know that. Thanks!
Nice vid. Good job.
Thank you so much!
I plan on getting a 2023 Bolt in the next few months. I don't really plan on doing road trips but I do have family in California so I may go there. El Paso to LA is about 800 miles. I like watching movies and TV shows on my phone so hanging out at a charger for about an hour wouldn't be a problem for me. As for charging at unfamiliar places in the dead of night I legally carry a firearm just in case. However, by law crossing into California the firearm would have to be emptied and stored out of reach. Gr8 informative video, sir. 🚙 🇺🇸
Maybe Californians should vote out all Democrats and you won’t have to do that.
What I found out on my EUV, using the adaptive cruise control is more efficient on high way. I also bring a foldable chair in the trunk so I can sit under some shade while waiting for charging.
I have done many long trips in the Bolt. I had a 2020 LT, then a 2021Premier. The longest was 2300 miles. But I think it's worth doing more stops and charging less times. For example in A Better Route Planner you can set up the arrival % and change it to more stops. I almost never after the first leg went more than 100 miles give or take between charges. And almost never had to stay longer than 40 minutes charging. The first leg since I started at 100% was around 150 to 180 miles. The lower in the charging % to start it will charge faster. So many times 65% was the max I got too. But it's not the ideal car for long road trips. And it's less expensive being a member on EA.
Thank you for sharing the video of the Bolt EUV road trip. I am considering buying one. How does the suspension feels?
So sorry for the delay. Suspension is great! I would say balanced is a good word for it. Not to stiff and not to cushy
You should use the 150 or 50 kw chargers and not the 350 kw chargers if possible. Is the new Bolt EUV's any faster than a maximum charge rate of 55 kws? I know you're new to EV'S and I bet you will love them as time goes by.
Yeah, lots of spots open BUT a good habit to get into. Save the 350s for those who can use them
@@KWPS 250 kw, can use 350 kw EA chargers as MOST don't put out 350 kw anyway.
Just like a Rivian charging on a "350" kw and only getting around 200 kw as seen in this video several times. I think where more Teslas will be charging are in small towns where people are visiting friends, not so much when state to state traveling.
What EV do you own?
@@davidws5439 a GV60 and in LA, with limited chargers, I’ve waited or left stations with bolts & ID4s parked in 350 or 150 spots with 50s open. As you know I can spend 15-20 minutes and get plenty of charge and be gone. There is a general lack on understanding on speed from the consumers. I blame the dealerships and EA specifically. I appreciate your videos and I’m looking to recommend this vehicle to a friend who doesn’t need fast charging and a limited budget.
@@KWPS Ken, this is not my video, but Brandon's. That is the problem offering two power levels at the same pricing. Also you never know if maybe the 150 units were full or blocked or non working when the Bolt driver pulled up.
A 50 kw is all a Bolt needs. My friend has a Bolt EV Premiere 2020 and only does in town driving and uses a 120 volt 12 amp plug and that works great for him.
Some of the new chargers will he 360 kw - balanced and able to charge two vehicles at once.
Even at 270 kw fir a Taycan. The other vehicle could get 90 kw and once the Taycan dropped peak rate the 2nd vehicle would have all the power it needs.
I hope with more people (Tesla drivers) the CCS1 networks will see more traffic and will convince them to add more stalls at more locations. I have a 2022 long range Y and LOVE it and now with the CCS1 option to charge its even better.
Whoops, sorry about that on the author confusion. Yes, I’ve heard about the chargers that can split voltage, very cool! Bolt looks amazing for the right person / lifestyle. My concern is lack of education and how (selfishly) it effects me with slower charging.
I liked the video! I ordered one (blue as well) and it was great to have an idea how it would do on a road trip. Would it be nice to know too your average speed and if you use super cruise and any climate control. Good point, recently had to make a quick charge at 10pm to have the car (Kona EV) read next day to continue the trip but it didn't feel safe. I ended up leaving earlier and going back to the charger in the morning to fully charge. I wouldn't recommend to charge it at night unless it's an emergency
Thanks so much for the comment! I do not have super cruise on mine so I did not use it. I kept the hvac at 73 for most of the trip and drove an average speed of 68.
The Bolt should not be a road trip car… I’m convinced, you need 150kwh at the least
Excellent video. Thanks for posting. I recently watched another guy and his wife do a long trip in their Bolt. They used Electrify America chargers. He wanted and usually had 53kw charging. I noticed your charge rate was in the low 30s. What determines that? Is there a way of knowing what chargers are faster than others? I know nothing of EVs really and I’m on the fence about trading in my newer Honda on one.
Bolts max rate is 55 but that is max rate. Depending on the battery pack state of charge it will charge slower.
I think I was just getting bad luck with the chargers I was choosing. I will say I have done about 3 more road trips since this video and still only get between 35-45 max output.
Thanks, what are the condition of the evgo or electrify America chargers? Are they in working order?
I did not actually stop at an Ev-Go on the trip, all e.a. I will say they always were in good working condition. I did stop at an evgo on a more recent trip and it was not working.
No way! I just put down a down payment on a Chevy bolt EUV, and our goal is to also have a Toyota sienna hybrid! We are going to be garage twins
It’s a pretty great combo. Bolt for around town and sienna for road trips. We actually just took the mini van from Savannah to OBX and it was great.
@@thumbsdownclips Exactly the plan!
Parents have a sienna hybrid and love it(previous sienna was 200,000+ miles). Keeping it to 70mph it still gets amazing gas mileage for the size of it.
Do you wish you had faster charging after doing the 600 mile road trip?
If I am being honest I do wish I had faster charging. But in the 3 months since I have had the car I have only needed to fast charge about 4 times. The fact that this car costs so much less than any other new ev makes me feel ok waiting a little longer to charge.
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@@thumbsdownclips good to know. I own a model 3 and don’t use fast charging often but really feel like it would suck when you need it. I’ve thought thought a lot about selling it for a bolt.
I am thinking about getting a Bolt and using it regularly for 190 mi trip one way. Do you think the Bolt will be good for this without charging along the way. The trip is almost all interstate driving.
Anybody take a nap while they're charging? Sure seems like a nap opp. Put a sign on the window...do not disturb I'm charging as fast as I can.
Since I get drowsy after I eat, I will eat and take a nap while charging. Be sure to ALWAYS have the windows up and have the doors all locked while doing so. Run the heat/ac while charging instead. Sure it will take a wee bit longer to charge but you will be comfortable and the energy used from the heat/ac will come from the charge and not your battery. ( Level 2 and 3 only allows this. Level 1 does not )
Always nap while charging, that's the benefit of driving an EV. Yes, the trip takes longer; but overall your Body feels better👍🏿
You really should NOT be using a 350 kW charger. They are for cars that can handle them. You should be charging @ 50 kW chargers if not available up to 150 kW. Your NOT gonna charge any faster using a Ultra fast charger. Good luck with your car it's a NICE one!
How dare you change your address!
As I discovered when we had the audacity to change our address, the whole online everything that you do with purchasing anything, the whole banking, all of your cards, everything revolts against you changing your address. A lot of vendors just can not approve your credit or debit or PayPal. It has taken us about 6 months for the world to accept that we have moved and for being able to use our credit and debit cards as normal.
I see the Bolt as a good local car option. I was looking at the Bolt EUV if my Tesla Y didn't work out but I will be doing too much traveling for the Bolt to be practical for me. If it wasn't for the traveling the Bolt would be a contender for me.
Overall would you recommend this car? I was thinking to get this vehicle … not sure if it’s better to take this car now or wait for the new equinox ev!
I love my Bolt and would recommend it if road trips will be very rare. The Equinox should charge much faster which makes a huge difference on road trips. I’ve done the same 4000 mile cross-country RT with Bolt & Tesla and the Tesla trip was dramatically better simply due to faster charging. It’s the difference between waiting on the car (a long time) and the car waiting on you.
-for running around town the Bolt is better if you don’t have a large load to haul.
I think it depends on how quickly you need a car. I needed one asap as I did not have a current car. The equinox looks to answer a lot of the shortcomings of the bolt, but with current supply line limitations I think it's very hard to know when the public will be able to get their hands on one.
@@thumbsdownclips
Just got my Euv last week , great car! I don’t think the Equinox will be available before 2024, I’ll be ok with the euv for few years and I’ll see later on if will worth to switch to the Equinox!
Does it have battery temperature read out.
Not that I know off. Do a lot of e.v’s have that?
@@thumbsdownclips I don’t know. But I know it would have helped on my potential catching fire 2017 Bolt EV and now my 2020 Bolt EV.
The battery temperature sensors may be read via the OBD2 port with a BlueTooth adapter and software on your phone. The battery is kept around 77°F while driving.
Didn't they cancel the Bolt for the Equinox EV?
Chevy has not made anything official except to say “don’t be so sure the bolt will go away so quickly” I believe the Equinox is a 2024 model car so we still have some time. It’s also possible they get rid of the Bolt but keep the EUV. I think it’s still all here say.
How far does the car wifi reach?
I will try it out tomorrow, I am actually not sure.
Taking an EV on the dreaded road trip is like climbing Mt. Everest.
How so?
Why would anyone on a long trip would want to stop long time to charge on a EV instead pay the extra money to quickly fill your gas n go?
Unless you don’t mind waiting hours to charge.
Right now, EV's are not the cars for long trips. They are not cheaper to operate than fuel efficient gasoline vehicles (I've averaged 46.7 mpg in a non-hybrid Hyundai) and they are far more expensive to buy (I spent $18,700 after tax buying a 2020 Hyundai). Using his $3.50/gal charge for gas, I would have spent $50 in gas to travel the same distance at an average of 46 mpg (at 65 mph or less). Lastly, mining the minerals for the batteries is quite destructive to the environment both where the mining occurs and concerning their disposal. Plus, it takes quite a bit of fossil fuel to extract the minerals. Again, I am only comparing EV's to fuel efficient small gasoline vehicles. The future however, likely favors EV's as internal combustion engines have reached close to peak efficiency.
This is actually not entirely true. First, I will just point out that very few non-hybrid cars sold in the U.S. can get your claimed 46 miles per gallon with everyday highway driving. Second I will point out that minerals in E.V.s can be recycled and reused. They do not get pulled from the ground, burned up in an engine, and never used again (like oil). Third I will add that as we get more efficient at generating energy, we will be putting even less CO2 into the atmosphere, and the only way we will get there is to keep moving forward with EVs. Your statement reads the same as saying in 1972, "calculators are better than computers because of how big and unreliable computers are." We must keep developing to get more efficient and better processes. It's great that you are getting such excellent gas mileage, and if more people had small compact cars like you, we would be in a better spot than we currently are. Fourth I will just add e.v.'s are a lot more fun to drive!
@@thumbsdownclips Your points are well made. My point is that if people--and I know it is a big if--are willing to drive a car according to need, i.e., small efficient models, then UNTIL EV's are practicable for mass use in society, then we'll benefit by consuming less fuel, putting less CO into the atmosphere and using less raw materials to meet our basic needs, which is driving from point A to point B. I read a good article about how lithium ion batteries will become a hazmat landscape until the materials are recycled.
I'm going to choose my words carefully. I hate it when people do things that don't make sense. For example, they review a mustang or a Camaro and they try to squeeze in the back seat. They buy a little CUV type car and then they try to go off-roading in it. They review a full size SUV and they try to race it or complain that it doesn't have paddle shifters. Who buys an electric car for road tripping. You have a second car for that typically. EVs are for city driving because of the range. They last a good amount of charge for the week but not for extended long trips. It just seems like there's something missing from people's minds today.
Ok, let me say, we are not there yet, we are not prepared to switch over to electric cars yet, our Stupid Government doesn't understand it will take years and years before we can have all electric cars. Even the cheap EVs are over 40 thousand dollars, And if the batteries go South it will cost half as much to replace the batt that you pay for the car. ): ?