Meh. What makes me scratch my head about any EV is the sheer cost of the power. I heard that it took about $40 to fill up the battery at a fast charge station and then the car only went 250-300 miles and another $40 had to go into the "tank". Then the cost of the vehicle itself is over my ability to pay. The cars are very quick off the line, probably have a good ride, and seem nice, but not at that kind of pocket book lightening. But if folks want to purchase on and deal with the financial aggrivations, good for them. It's just not my cup of tea.
Don't forget, all electric vehicles have an inside manual handle to open the front doors. Some have front and back.
Too many people don't read their owner's manuals.
Gen 2 prius have the same issue. If the 12v battery dies the rear hatch WILL NOT OPEN!! Ask me how I know. Grrrrrrrrr. Where is the 12v battery located????? In the hatch area.
I have window breakers in all my vehicles. EDC a knife will cut the seat belts. Don’t forget every car/truck with a headrest has a built in window breaker. Take out headrest - bash window with metal prongs. And remember kids don’t forget to check the oil😂
EV idiocy: The cost of the car, the cost of replacing the battery, the cost of replacing the tires, the effect of heavier tires on roads, the environmental effects of the disposal of a car-sized battery, spontaneous combustion of the car, lack of charging stations, limited mobility… but we’re saving the planet!?
Meh. What makes me scratch my head about any EV is the sheer cost of the power. I heard that it took about $40 to fill up the battery at a fast charge station and then the car only went 250-300 miles and another $40 had to go into the "tank". Then the cost of the vehicle itself is over my ability to pay. The cars are very quick off the line, probably have a good ride, and seem nice, but not at that kind of pocket book lightening. But if folks want to purchase on and deal with the financial aggrivations, good for them. It's just not my cup of tea.
Bigger battery, bigger fire?
IF, and big IF I ever had a Tesla…I would have a .22 actuated tool in my rig so I can break the windows if ever a fire happened
https://www.menards.com/main/tools/hand-tools/powder-actuated-tools-fasteners/tapcon-reg-22-caliber-powder-actuated-strike-tool/12284-12286/p-1444436185193-c-19385.htm
Don't forget, all electric vehicles have an inside manual handle to open the front doors. Some have front and back. Too many people don't read their owner's manuals.
Gen 2 prius have the same issue. If the 12v battery dies the rear hatch WILL NOT OPEN!! Ask me how I know. Grrrrrrrrr. Where is the 12v battery located????? In the hatch area.
I have window breakers in all my vehicles. EDC a knife will cut the seat belts. Don’t forget every car/truck with a headrest has a built in window breaker. Take out headrest - bash window with metal prongs. And remember kids don’t forget to check the oil😂
Tesla model 3 did not have them in the back. The back door can easily jam on all cars if the door is slammed too hard. Traffic accident anyone?
I think this is a shitty safety issue to have with a car. One of those things to think about and check when buying a car.
EV idiocy: The cost of the car, the cost of replacing the battery, the cost of replacing the tires, the effect of heavier tires on roads, the environmental effects of the disposal of a car-sized battery, spontaneous combustion of the car, lack of charging stations, limited mobility… but we’re saving the planet!?