And yes, there’s a reason why many EVs have a majorly “closed surface”. It’s more efficient. In a segment where every single mile counts, that can be important.
You’re correct, but it seems crazy that “every mile counts” in EVs which cost less per mile. It would be more beneficial for a petrol vehicle to be more efficient – both to save money and for the environment.
While true in a sense, the main reason here is that people in ICE cars don’t have range anxiety. Of course, you’d want every car as efficient as possible, but for an EV, the range/efficiency is a better advertising stat than in an ICE car. And a few miles can make a psychological difference that might sway a buyer (same reason why stuff in supermarket costs £2.99 and not £3).
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