SmallTown
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Yeah these are the points I'm trying to push. The whole range thing just isn't any issue. People just think it is. When they break down their long journeys into frequency and amount of stops the usually make they'll quickly realise this "range anxiety" they've told to believe exists simply doesn't. It is why I get equal parts amused and frustrated when you get people who just want to cling on to their ICE for as long as possible and come up with ever more complicated scenarios to "prove" they are better. When you know these journeys either don't exist or are done once a year.You're right on the maths of the M3, I've had similar 200-250 mile range on other performance cars, if you put your foot down, you get more if you don't put your foot down, but still not great. It's also partially to do with weight, the added fuel is adding weight. They could put a 40 gallon tank in, but would hamper performance, and also cost £240 to fill up They figure most people can get by on a 200-250 mile range, and they can.
I think people just don't understand TCO, or not in enough detail, but it's simple for me as I work with numbers and spreadsheets all day, every day. People also way overestimate how many long trips they go on, and then underestimate how many times they stop for a burger on those long trips.
Also another thing just occurred to me: yes Tesla are expensive for EVs if you consider the poor build quality you get but how much more? Given they have cost parity with cars of similar performance and one of the things you are paying for is the largest and most reliable charging network in the world. It's another hidden benefit little talked about.