I have owned a diesel car. I’ve never had to fill up 1/2 way through a 95 mile drive from the rental counter. AND THEN AGAIN on the way back.
#electricvehicleproblems.
Let’s get one thing straight: I went into this experience semi excitedly (even though the practical side of me said, just get the ICE vehicle). When I found out I didn’t have a choice, I immediately started making trip compromises.
To be fair, there were several things I had to learn as it was the first time through with a BEV. I also KNEW that I would be impaired by renting it. I was SURPRISED by the AMOUNT of impairment that would have been a non-issue with a REGULAR ICE car of any type.
I wanted to like it. I really did. But then reality set in.
If My trip was no more than 40 miles from the airport AND no more than 180 miles in total AND not in anyway up hill (Central PA is quite a bit uphill), I probably would have just eeked by with the “bring it back empty” $35 charge.
It’s an anecdote. I get it. But pay attention to what people are really experiencing. I’ve not hyperbolized anything.
YMMV ← which was the entire point of my post