[Sohcahtoa82]

> EVs should be built with 100 - 150 mile range. [..] if they need to go longer, US has a robust rental car industry

As an EV owner myself, no. Absolutely not.

The reason is simple: The mere existence of low-range EVs hurts overall EV adoption, because people aren't going to rent a car just for a road trip. You're talking about adding $100+ per day on what's supposed to be a cheaper method of travel compared to flying.

ICE-holes don't think critically. They don't care that long range EVs exist. They'll just see one that only gets 100-150 miles of range and go "See? EVs have short range. They're not appropriate for road trips. That's why I'll never get one.", despite plenty of 250+ mile options.

Now, I suppose you could argue that this type of person would simply never get an EV and would just come up with a different reason, and you'd probably be right. But the general point still remains: People want a car that satisfies ALL their needs and won't settle for something that works "only" 98% of the time.

[kazinator]

Not only that, but with a longer range, you have more flexibility in planning recharging. It may take more time to top up from 50 km left to 500 km, but you have more flexibility about when to do it. Something that needs a daily charge is going to be interfering with your schedule.

[Sohcahtoa82]

Exactly.

Having only a 100 mile range is plenty for your daily driving, but if you can't charge at home, it becomes very disruptive.

Short range EVs typically only support J-1772 which only charges at up to 19.2 kW, and many cars only even support 11.5 kW. You'll be charging for at least an hour.

At least with a 300 mile range, most people could get away with charging for just 20 minutes/week.

[vablings]

"The reason is simple: The mere existence of low-range EVs hurts overall EV adoption, because people aren't going to rent a car just for a road trip. You're talking about adding $100+ per day on what's supposed to be a cheaper method of travel compared to flying."

Just wait for people to be priced out of ICE cars. EV's should be and will be significantly cheaper to buy and manufacture.