His sentiment reflects, I figure, the reason that most of the EV owners I know also own a larger pickup or SUV for hauling the family and toys off to the cottage. Today, he uses an F-150 for the job-stopping once for about 5 minutes to refuel along the route to his ice fishing spot, which is hundreds of kilometres away from anything, including an EV charger. This twice-yearly trip has been a prime decision factor in every vehicle my friend has purchased, for years. “Maybe I’ll buy an EV when they make one that can tow the sleds 700 kilometres at 30 below”. There’s at least one reason why we don’t see more of them though, I figure.Ī friend summed it up nicely with a question. I’ve got numerous friends driving the Nissan LEAF, Chevrolet Bolt, and Hyundai Kona EV, too. The latest Teslas are an increasingly-frequent sight, as are their red and white Supercharger stations. In recent years, the EV has become a common sight on our roads.
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I live in Sudbury Ontario-where the winters are nasty and the roads and highways are frequented by big trucks towing big trailers full of gear or toys or supplies that support the lifestyle enjoyed by many who live up this way. The EV is one of many choices shoppers have to get themselves around, and as time passes, you’ll have more and more options to consider if you’re heading in that direction. For some, they make a great primary vehicle for the family, and for others, an EV might become the ideal second family runabout, and one that never needs fuel or an oil change. The list of factors to consider before buying an EV is a long one. Advancements in EV technology are rolling out to both vehicles and infrastructure, and it’s making ownership of an all-electric vehicle more feasible for more Canadians than ever.
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