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<blockquote data-quote="MKinOntario" data-source="post: 306869" data-attributes="member: 8655"><p>Some (maybe all?) EVs have battery management systems that only allow "full power" for a few seconds to preserve overall power and range. They're fast, but the power is carefully managed. Mustang Mach E has a 5 second max power output before throttle is reduced automatically.</p><p>EVs that get used in colder weather will usually have shortened ranges, due to some battery power being used to self-heat the batteries, and to power other systems like headlights (gets dark earlier), wipers (snow/sleet), defrosters, and cabin heaters.</p><p>They're probably going to be treated as "disposable" vehicles. When the batteries start to age out, it might be cheaper to buy a new EV, than to replace them, and no one is going to buy your 10 year old Tesla, knowing that batteries aren't "forever".</p><p>Batteries have a finite number of charge/discharge "cycles". When they're done, they're done. Replace.</p><p>ICE can have their functionality extended by replacing parts, rebuilds, and so on.</p><p>I can usually fill my car up and be on my way in a matter of minutes, if the gas station isn't too crowded.</p><p>Recharge time can vary, depending on the type and power output of the charging station, if it's not too crowded.</p><p></p><p>If I had no choice, but had a choice, I would prefer a hybrid ICE/EV option.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MKinOntario, post: 306869, member: 8655"] Some (maybe all?) EVs have battery management systems that only allow "full power" for a few seconds to preserve overall power and range. They're fast, but the power is carefully managed. Mustang Mach E has a 5 second max power output before throttle is reduced automatically. EVs that get used in colder weather will usually have shortened ranges, due to some battery power being used to self-heat the batteries, and to power other systems like headlights (gets dark earlier), wipers (snow/sleet), defrosters, and cabin heaters. They're probably going to be treated as "disposable" vehicles. When the batteries start to age out, it might be cheaper to buy a new EV, than to replace them, and no one is going to buy your 10 year old Tesla, knowing that batteries aren't "forever". Batteries have a finite number of charge/discharge "cycles". When they're done, they're done. Replace. ICE can have their functionality extended by replacing parts, rebuilds, and so on. I can usually fill my car up and be on my way in a matter of minutes, if the gas station isn't too crowded. Recharge time can vary, depending on the type and power output of the charging station, if it's not too crowded. If I had no choice, but had a choice, I would prefer a hybrid ICE/EV option. [/QUOTE]
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