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by CydeWeys 2722 days ago
How often are these long road trips though? Would you really not get an EV because very rare road trips take slightly longer, but meanwhile you're saving lots of money the whole year long on gas costs and not destroying the environment?

I can't imagine letting a few longer stops during infrequent long distance road trips being the deciding factor in what kind of car I'd buy.
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opwieurposiu 2722 days ago
Like many a middle aged dad, I have become afflicted with boating disease. One of the many problems that comes with owning a boat is that you need some way to tow it. Another problem is that you want your boat to be as easy to use as possible. If I had an electric car I would have to go to home depot and rent a truck every time I wanted to tow the boat. This is too much yak shaving.

In conclusion, my advice as a boat owner is: Never buy a boat.

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CydeWeys 2722 days ago
The vast majority of people don't own a boat though ... and it's not like ICE sedans are any good at towing either.

Also, how sure are you that EVs are bad at towing? Don't they have lots of low-end torque? The Model X apparently has the highest towing capacity of any passenger vehicle. Beyond that you'd need a bigger truck anyway.

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jki275 2722 days ago
Torque isn't the main consideration. Braking and handling capability is.
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