Definitely a step forward.
I have looked at the logistics for an EV car next. For me in N Wales and according to ZapMap EV mapping, of my nearest 11 towns, not one is mapped.
Im wondering if this is correct and thinking surely not but in any case, for now at least, I just cannot take the gamble. It’s got to be diesel for me.
My views on EV’s truly are fantastic but drastic change calls for drastic measures. I really do believe that we need to stop wasting time and money on the current method and go one of two ways;
1) Contactless charging on road and at home with pay as you go. It’s possible but the cost of infrastructure & disruption is phenomenal.
2) Common, interchangeable batteries. So rather than charging yourself you just drive into a fuel station and change batteries. This is also possible and I really don’t understand why I haven’t read about it. Burying the batteries deep in the car will cause mayhem in the future when they fail/need replacing.
Life in the future, as is, will see extension leads draped all over our pavements. I’ve already seen dozens of images on social media. Every single parking spot will need a charger. We’ll all be spending 10 mins or more in driving rain hooking them up…….every day. More time for those of us who will need to charge both ways.
I know now it’s coming, I know I can’t stop it but I’m really not looking forward to it.
? I will be remembered for nothing but had great fun doing it ?