QTOD: So, When Do We Start Buying EVs?

It’s tough, because the idea of an EV sounds great! Charge at home, instant torque, better for the environment, etc.

Living in Wisconsin though, I worry about the cold impacting the battery level and range. I can’t drive to De Pere, WI from Milwaukee, WI on a single battery charge (with 240 miles to a charge) if the temperature causes the actual range to fluctuate by 10-30 miles. You can say “Oh just charge it!” but there isn’t much of a charging next work on I41/43. I don’t want to wait 20-30 minutes in the cold to charge my car on a pretty standard trip I make weekly.

I have reservations and would need to keep 2 cars just to be safe (1 gas, 1 EV). I really think my next car maybe be a PHEV, as it gives me the best of both worlds and reduces my impact on the environment while giving me piece of mind.