Confusion remains about the downsides of driving an electric car
A lot of motorists remain confused about the practicalities of owning and driving an electric car
People get strange ideas. I was at a post-ceremony lunch recently where, inevitably, the discussion turned to electric cars.
A number of people, of robust and mature vintage, were deeply concerned that they would not be able to buy a hybrid the next time they go to buy a new car.
They wanted to know what to do.
They didn’t want to go electric because they like to get down the country and travel around a bit but don’t fancy stopping and waiting “for ages” (their words, not mine) to boost the battery.
I reassured them that as most of them currently drive a hybrid they can repeat the exercise when they buy again.
One individual in particular – who drives a Toyota Corolla hybrid by the way – was mighty relieved.
He was deeply fearful of having to go electric because of how it would impose on his time and journeys.
I was amazed at how confused some people are when it comes to EVs.
There is a job to do.
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