I cannot fathom a non-linear or even random decrease in range due to external factors while driving a vehicle. This is making me rethink getting an EV for my next car. I can only hope/assume this will get solved for in like 10 years.
FWIW, with that downside (and really that plus the range are the biggest two downsides), these are by far outweighed by the upsides.
It is practically zero maintenance, so much more fun/pleasant to drive, and no more trips to the gas station every week or two.
I have considered replacing our other (ICE) vehicle with a second EV, but the article hits on the main reason stopping me: we still take enough road trips that the (current) lack of infrastructure would make those tough for an EV.
But I think I will always own at least one EV, and I’m hoping the infrastructure improves enough to allow me to get rid of our ICE vehicle.
