Electric vs Gas
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An idling gas engine may be annoyingly loud, but that’s the price you pay for having WAY less torque available at a standstill.

  • mercEnglish
    72·
    5 months ago

    it’s super convenient to never go to a gas station again, and to wake up to a full tank

    But, to make that possible, you basically have to have a “gas station” at home. If you own your own house you can modify it to install a charging spot. If you rent, you might not have that option.

    • Robert7301201@slrpnk.netEnglish
      1·
      5 months ago

      All EVs come with Level 1 chargers that plug in to your standard house outlet, NEMA 5-15R. If there’s an outlet nearby you can charge your car.

      That can still be difficult for apartment renters, but there’s no need to modify your house.

      • mercEnglish
        1·
        5 months ago

        All EVs come with Level 1 chargers that plug in to your standard house outlet.

        Sure, but if you use those it takes a very long time to charge. Like, from empty it can take 40+ hours to charge a battery EV from empty to 80%. If you’re using your car to commute and your commute is anywhere near the max range of your car, that isn’t a viable option.