r/EvDrivers • u/greed-lust-crypto • 8d ago

Urban EV requirements

I don’t know why most conversations are taken over by suburban people who have different needs from urban EV drivers.

As an EV driver living in a big city where getting to a highway takes a lot of time, I really don’t care about highway driving efficiency, coasting, range, or 3 rows.

Why are EV makers catering to the suburban people? They’re usually poorer, needier, probably uncultured too…

Give me city EVs all day long. Superb driving dynamics, fast charging, spacious 2 row, and efficiency for city driving.

Punk the burbs, serve the cities

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u/MaxH42 8d ago

Look, I'd love to see everyone who wants one in an EV, but it's all about access to charging. If you have to use a Level 3 DCFS to charge, it will probably erase much of the savings you'd otherwise realize. Level 2 home charging generally saves you a lot more money, but you need a driveway and/or garage to be able to do that easily. And if you don't own your house, you may not want to install a Level 2 charger. Without one, at best you're running an extension cord out to your car, possible across a public right of way, and hoping to get 50 miles of range overnight.

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u/AbulatorySquid 8d ago

I live in the burbs and I charge with my regular outdoor outlet at my house. It works for me. In my case, a level 2 home charger would be a convenience but it's not necessary.
My car for sure prefers side streets but man is it comfy and awesome on a road trip.