600-900 mile-per-charge EVs...

[alaskanseminole]

Did he drive straight through? One overnight full charge and maybe a lunchtime top up should do it.

At my age, it would be a 3-day drive.

I didn't ask. He's heading up to Ohio tomorrow (to finish out his trip). He said it was 6 hours...I responded with, "Plus charging". That's when he said he left the Tesla at home. He also drove it from San Diego to FL (moving) and said it took FOREVER--never again.

 

[artradley]

It's not happening fast enough.

Supply will rise with demand.

There weren't any gas stations at one time.

 

[artradley]

Educate me - how are road taxes paid by EV users?

Higher registration fees for EVs. Higher tolls. The government will find a way to get the money - our roads will not suddenly become unfunded. You will save a few bucks on gasoline tax, and you will pay a bit more somewhere else.

 

[artradley]

My buddy drove up to Gatlinburg, TN from Merritt Island, FL. He owns a Tesla. He said he rented a car because charging takes too long for road trips.

Checking Google Maps; that's 10.5 hours of driving and just under 700 miles. With a lunch/pee break and one gasoline refill it's about a 12 hour trip; versus a lunch break and two charges for an EV. That is a 12 hour trip compared to perhaps a 13 hour trip. He will spend at least that much time difference picking-up and dropping off the rental.

 

[dekhawk]

Imho gas stations will switch to a Buc-ees model. If you’re not familiar, it’s a fueling station with a large shopping / food facility. The future stop to recharge a EV , shop, eat, while you charge.

Home - Buc-ees

Buc-ee’s is a chain of travel centers known for clean bathrooms and many fueling positions.

buc-ees.com

 

[alaskanseminole]

Checking Google Maps; that's 10.5 hours of driving and just under 700 miles. With a lunch/pee break and one gasoline refill it's about a 12 hour trip; versus a lunch break and two charges for an EV. That is a 12 hour trip compared to perhaps a 13 hour trip. He will spend at least that much time difference picking-up and dropping off the rental.

I will text him your analysis.

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

I see Nissan is discontinuing the Titan and Maxima. They are moving to 40% electric by 2030. The Titan is rumored to go electric to compete with the Ford Lightning...

Nissan Titan Pickup Truck To Be Discontinued After 2024: Here’s What Could Come Next

The full-size pickup truck market has been dominated by the Big Three, and Nissan has decided to quit the rat race. Here's what the future holds.

www.topspeed.com