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How far can you go with EVs in Canada? A closer look at range, battery life (globalnews.ca)
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While 'range anxiety' used to be a factor in purchasing an electric vehicle years ago, consumers have less to worry about when it comes to how far their EV can go, experts say.

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 11 months ago (11 children)

β€œRange has improved,” said Mark Marmer, the owner and founder of energy consultant Signature Electric. β€œNow most cars and trucks have at least about a 300- to 350-kilometre range, which is a reasonably comfortable thing.”

When on a longer trip, a charge to give an extra 150 kilometres or so will take about 15 to 20 minutes, but that also depends on the speed of the charger, according to Marmer.

Unfortunately, that's a pretty hard sell when your work day requires more mileage than that, and you want to get home asap.

[–] FaceButt9000 37 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'd argue that people who travel 300-350km / day are outliers. For those people, maybe an EV isn't an option yet.

[–] nomecks 19 points 11 months ago

Since I got an EV I've realized that a lot of people greatly overestimate how far they drive.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Oh, they're absolutely outliers.

But I'm one of them, so it's in my mind. And there are still plenty of people in rural settings for whom it'll be a concern.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Yes, those people will largely be in gas vehicles through the transition, then in hybrids. This is why the transition plans in Canada gives half credit to dealerships for hybrids, and don't outlaw existing full Ice vehicles.

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