Why I’ve Stepped Back from Electric Cars And Why You Might Too
Why I’ve stepped back from electric cars and why you might too, it’s just this shift that happens after owning a couple. They charge up fine at first, then the waits add up and you notice. Roads full of them now, or starting to be, makes the shine wear off a bit. Not hating, just feeling the pull elsewhere sometimes.
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 ownership starts exciting with the autopilot assists, but then supercharger lines grow long and frustrating. It zips around town quick, yet highway range drops in rain making plans iffy. Software keeps updating, fixes some things adds others maybe. Feels connected always, or too much sometimes. That lease ends and you hesitate renewing.
Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf sits affordable in the lot, basic electric life without fuss at first. Charging home works okay for short trips, longer ones leave you planning stops carefully. Battery holds after years or starts fading quicker in heat. Practical for city, less so beyond. Exists quietly, doubts build slow.
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chevy Bolt EV feels zippy small car fun, cheap to run mostly. You park easy anywhere, but fast charging spots scarce sometimes. That recall mess lingers in memory, trust dips a tad. Daily drives smooth, vacations not so much. Reliable enough, or not fully.
Volkswagen ID.4
VW ID.4 hauls family space electric style, roomy inside for gear. Drives steady on interstates, city bumps show suspension soft spots. Range promises hold okay warm weather, cold shrinks it noticeably. Ownership comfy, charging habits wear thin though. German build or American tweaks, uncertain payoff.
Hyundai Kona Electric
Hyundai Kona Electric zips compact and peppy, warranty covers worries early on. Subcompact size slips through traffic fine, parking lots too. Battery life good so far, future years question mark. Feels fresh still, might stale quick. Affordable entry, second thoughts creep.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford Mustang Mach-E blends SUV with sporty name, accelerates strong off line. Roads feel engaging sometimes, bland others in eco mode. Home charger routine sets in, public ones disappoint often. Mustang badge shines or fades depending. Owns the electric pony feel, half hearted maybe.
Kia EV6
Kia EV6 looks sharp fast charging capable, pulls ahead quick. Interior tech impresses at first, glitches pop later. Long trips feasible with planning, spontaneity lacks though. Warranty strong, brand trust building slow. Exciting ride, practical doubts linger.
Tesla Model Y
Model Y crossover life busy families, space for all the stuff. Autopilot eases commutes, distractions noted too. Range varies daily almost, weather plays big. Updates constant, improvements mix with bugs. Popular choice, owner fatigue sets in.
Rivian R1T
Rivian R1T truck electric adventure ready, tows heavy without sweat. Off road capable looks, mostly pavement reality. Price high for the novelty, value holds or drops. Gearhead appeal strong, daily truck needs iffy. Bold presence, hesitant commitment.
