Why do they always look soo much better than gas powered? I will never own an electric car, but damn, they look good.
Concept electric cars
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Why won't you own one? Just curious.
JAW3336 said:
Why won't you own one? Just curious.
I am not plugging my car in. Nope
That is not really a reason, that is the same as saying you won't own one. Why?
Concept cars always look awesome, compared to most production vehicles...gas or electric.
I'm not a huge fan of most electric production vehicles, unless you're talking about the high end $$ options.
I'm not a huge fan of most electric production vehicles, unless you're talking about the high end $$ options.
Passed a semi loaded with "Lucid" electric cars on I-40 a few days ago. They look sharp, and if you have the $$$$$$$, insanely fast
Someone in my 'hood has a Karma GS-6. It's the best looking electric car I've seen in person...but I'm not sure if they're made any longer.
Edit: Looks like they are.
Edit: Looks like they are.
Neighbor down the street has the electric Porsche Taycan, it looks and sounds amazing.
JAW3336 said:
That is not really a reason, that is the same as saying you won't own one. Why?
Very much a reason. What if I want to go somewhere for multiple days and I can't find a plug in? I am not saying it's stupid, it's just not for me
That is a valid reason, just saying that you aren't plugging in your car isn't. I agree with you in that sense. I just bought an EV but my wife has a hybrid and I also have a truck for road trips, and situations where there might not be an easily accessible charging solution.Lake08 said:JAW3336 said:
That is not really a reason, that is the same as saying you won't own one. Why?
What if I want to go somewhere for multiple days and I can't find a plug in?
"I require more range than an EV provides" is a reason.
"I won't plug in a car" is not a reason. Thats the same same as saying you won't put gas in one.
"I won't plug in a car" is not a reason. Thats the same same as saying you won't put gas in one.
'03ag said:
"I require more range than an EV provides" is a reason.
"I won't plug in a car" is not a reason. Thats the same same as saying you won't put gas in one.
Good god, guys. Give it a rest
'03ag said:
"I require more range than an EV provides" is a reason.
"I won't plug in a car" is not a reason. Thats the same same as saying you won't put gas in one.
Why would it bother anyone if someone doesn't want to drive an electric vehicle? I'm not saying that this is you but it seems like a couple of the responses on this thread seem emotionally attached to the fact that someone doesn't want to drive an electric vehicle.
I have several reasons for not wanting to own one at this point:
- The grid is not at a stage that it can support the widespread adoption of EVs.
- They do not yet have the range that will fully replace the functionality of ICE vehicles.
- Hybrids make a lot more sense in that you are not bound to a charger at all.
- I relish the visceral experience of driving ICE vehicles that I fear electric will not provide. I realize that EVs can provide higher performance, but it just doesn't seem the same.
Quote:They do not yet have the range that will fully replace the functionality of ICE vehicles.
The range wouldnt be an issue, if you could 'fill up' in 3 minutes like you can at a gas station now.
Until that happens, it's an inconvenience I dont want
Any expectation for when the recharge time will come down to even 5 minutes? This would be a game changer and my indifference to EVs means I really haven't kept up with the technology.AgGrad99 said:Quote:They do not yet have the range that will fully replace the functionality of ICE vehicles.
The range wouldnt be an issue, if you could 'fill up' in 3 minutes like you can at a gas station now.
Until that happens, it's an inconvenience I dont want
Not that I know of. This is what Tesla advertises:
Quote:
Level 3 Superchargers can take a Tesla from 0-170 miles range in just 30 minutes. It can get to 80% full in just 40 minutes. At the 80% point, charging slows to safeguard battery health
Guess we just have to imagine what these concept cars look like since there are not any photos posted
MaroonDontRun said:Any expectation for when the recharge time will come down to even 5 minutes? This would be a game changer and my indifference to EVs means I really haven't kept up with the technology.AgGrad99 said:Quote:They do not yet have the range that will fully replace the functionality of ICE vehicles.
The range wouldnt be an issue, if you could 'fill up' in 3 minutes like you can at a gas station now.
Until that happens, it's an inconvenience I dont want
This won't happen until solid state battery technology reaches a point in which it can be implemented in electric cars and that's at least 5 years away.
Plus how many years for the charging infrastructure to match gasoline?Ag03 CQE said:MaroonDontRun said:Any expectation for when the recharge time will come down to even 5 minutes? This would be a game changer and my indifference to EVs means I really haven't kept up with the technology.AgGrad99 said:Quote:They do not yet have the range that will fully replace the functionality of ICE vehicles.
The range wouldnt be an issue, if you could 'fill up' in 3 minutes like you can at a gas station now.
Until that happens, it's an inconvenience I dont want
This won't happen until solid state battery technology reaches a point in which it can be implemented in electric cars and that's at least 5 years away.
Don't know anything about solid state batteries. Would they enable this theoretical 5 minute charging time to be accomplished on the level 2 chargers we already have in place? Or would they require much higher voltage anyway?
Lake08 said:'03ag said:
"I require more range than an EV provides" is a reason.
"I won't plug in a car" is not a reason. Thats the same same as saying you won't put gas in one.
Good god, guys. Give it a rest
But if people don't believe what I believe then I need reasons!
Ahh, the current snowflake culture of how dare you question my beliefs.Dill-Ag13 said:
But if people don't believe what I believe then I need reasons!
What does it sound like? Do they replicate the sound of a normal Porsche and broadcast it on speakers?cadetjay02 said:
Neighbor down the street has the electric Porsche Taycan, it looks and sounds amazing.
A thread about concept cars and 1 pic. This thread sucks.
Saw a BMW iX M60 at the dealer last week and really like the look. More of a wagon than the X5 and it states that you can get up to 90 miles on DC fast charging.
cadetjay02 said:
Neighbor down the street has the electric Porsche Taycan, it looks and sounds amazing.
Does not compute.
LOL. Now do Lexus.Martin Q. Blank said:
Seriously. Starting a thread on the Automotive Board seems like it should have a requirement that pics be posted especially if one is extolling the virtues of certain cars.tk for tu juan said:
Guess we just have to imagine what these concept cars look like since there are not any photos posted
I don't think this is unreasonable.
Martin Q. Blank said:
We're those designed by British dentists?
Looks like a 4-door vette.AgGrad99 said:
Someone in my 'hood has a Karma GS-6. It's the best looking electric car I've seen in person...but I'm not sure if they're made any longer.
Edit: Looks like they are.
No complaint. Just an observation.
Nah. They would be missing a few "teeth"CanyonAg77 said:Martin Q. Blank said:
We're those designed by British dentists?
RC_57 said:Looks like a 4-door vette.AgGrad99 said:
Someone in my 'hood has a Karma GS-6. It's the best looking electric car I've seen in person...but I'm not sure if they're made any longer.
Edit: Looks like they are.
No complaint. Just an observation.
Looks like a car version of the old Infinity FX "sneaker" SUV. Just flattened a little bit.
RC_57 said:Looks like a 4-door vette.AgGrad99 said:
Someone in my 'hood has a Karma GS-6. It's the best looking electric car I've seen in person...but I'm not sure if they're made any longer.
Edit: Looks like they are.
No complaint. Just an observation.
I can see it. The old hybrids run about $30k and still look good. GM range extender motor so parts shouldn't be too bad.
Grid can support no problem. Plug in inside your garage one night a week, no big deal. Much cheaper than $60 tank of gas.MaroonDontRun said:'03ag said:
"I require more range than an EV provides" is a reason.
"I won't plug in a car" is not a reason. Thats the same same as saying you won't put gas in one.
Why would it bother anyone if someone doesn't want to drive an electric vehicle? I'm not saying that this is you but it seems like a couple of the responses on this thread seem emotionally attached to the fact that someone doesn't want to drive an electric vehicle.
I have several reasons for not wanting to own one at this point:
- The grid is not at a stage that it can support the widespread adoption of EVs.
- They do not yet have the range that will fully replace the functionality of ICE vehicles.
- Hybrids make a lot more sense in that you are not bound to a charger at all.
- I relish the visceral experience of driving ICE vehicles that I fear electric will not provide. I realize that EVs can provide higher performance, but it just doesn't seem the same.
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