MNGeeks61 wrote:
Yosemite Sam1 wrote:
It appears that the naysayers are those who have not driven an EV, don't intend to have one or can't afford one (and they tell me I'm arrogant).
I have driven EV's, high powered electric golf carts, want one, and can afford a USED EV, just not a Tesla. The problem is the cold and lack of information on how EV's really work in 0 degree or below (Fahrenheit) weather. My commute is 12 miles one way and I do not have the capability to install a 240V charger in my house (100 amp service, built in 1950) nor do I want one. I'd like to see an electric car with decent range, that doesn't require a supercharger or a 240V. I saw a video from someone who tried to charge only on 120V for a week. It might actually work for me.
Speaking of charging, why is there no hybrid based on a fuel cell engine recharging a Tesla-like battery? An intermediate. Like a Prius did wonders for EV's.
Most exciting for me for us RVers is the Tesla pick up, their sleek semis that RV manufacturers could convert -- and Elon Musk's plan to provide mega-chargers along with super chargers in their stations. And his idea of a battery-exchange for those who are in a big hurry.
And there you go, speculating on non-existent products. You even sound like a marketing guy.
Why have none of the EV folks mentioned the Solo? Or the Hyundai Kona EV or the Ioniq or i-Pace or Bolt/Volt? Or the other manufacturers who make electric cars? I'm going to "speculate" here that you all own Tesla's...
Heck, even the Rivian, which this thread was originally about, isn't being discussed much.
Frankly, all the EV folks should request their own section or something. the EV "revolution" is really not likely to impact RV's for some time.
Your commute is comparable to ours. Literally every EV on the market in the last 10 years would work for that even at minus 20 degrees. And even with the worst one you would only be chargin every second day. And every EV made today has the ability to charge at 120 volts. For that kind of commute 120 volt charging would be fine. Many EV owners never install a 240 plug at their house.
Reference 100 amp service. That’s what we have and we have two EVSE’s installed at our house. A 120 volt and a 240 volt. Even houses with 60 amp can make it work.
