Ask AutoGuide: Who SHOULD Drive an EV?
As AutoGuide's resident road test editor, Kyle Patrick has a ton of seat time in EVs. He knows better than anyone that electric vehicles aren’t for everyone—and that’s okay.
For drivers in rural areas or those covering long stretches of highway with limited charging options, a gas-powered car might still be the better choice. But in cities, where commutes are shorter and charging infrastructure is more accessible, EVs absolutely shine.
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Video: Who SHOULD and SHOULDN'T Drive an EV?
The real appeal isn’t just about lower running costs or the growing number of affordable options. It’s the driving experience itself.
EVs are remarkably quiet—in fact, some studies show EVs are so quiet they can increase the effects of motion sickness because they lack aural feedback—delivering a level of comfort that makes stop-and-go traffic far less stressful. For solo drivers navigating urban streets, that blend of affordability, refinement, and ease of use makes EVs hard to beat.
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Get an entry level model to $20k (without all the spyware telematics) and I'd buy one to be my daily driver, keeping my ICE vehicle for longer trips. In 1972 I bought a base Ford Pinto for $2400. That is equivalent in purchasing power to about $18,548.21 today. Surely, with all the automation in the auto industry today, this should be a simple way to salvage some of the industry's EV investments and build a market for the future. Or, are only the Chinese smart enough to see this?
Bloody good assessment there (J. Mcmahon) One more proof of what one Nobel laureate physicist said in the past: “Never confuse education with intelligence, you can have a PhD and still be an idiot.”