The Future is Electric: Why EV Range Shouldn’t Limit Your Choice

Considering making the switch to electric? Feeling a bit apprehensive about range? You’re not alone! Owning and even driving an electric vehicle is a whole new frontier for many, and just like any new experience, it’s normal to have questions, hesitations, and uncertainties. Rest assured, we’re here to tackle your concerns head-on and demonstrate why EV range is nothing to worry about!

Say goodbye to those weekly visits to the gas station! Instead, seamlessly incorporate EV charging into your daily routine. On average, cars spend 96 percent of their time parked – in other words, more than 23 hours per day. With EVs, you can use all that parked time to your advantage and ensure you always have enough range for your daily travels. Charge overnight at home hassle-free, and start each day with a full battery. Then, take the opportunity to top up throughout your day while you shop, dine, work, and more with charging options ever expanding and improving. 

While most EV owners won’t need to rely on traditional gas stations for charging, many gas stations are investing in fast chargers. With these numerous options to charge your vehicle, there is no need to worry about the range of your vehicle. 

For most, when hitting the road every day with a full battery, your EV will have ample range for your daily needs. The average American clocks in at 37 miles a day, and today’s electric vehicles offer an average range of 217 miles, with many surpassing the 300-mile mark! Even the first mass-market EV to hit the market, which had a smaller range of 109 miles, would be more than sufficient for most people’s day-to-day commutes. 

What about traveling by electric vehicle for long distance trips? Your EV will take you far with a full battery. You can drive from Milwaukee to Chicago and back with battery life to spare in most EVs. For longer trips though, you will likely need to charge up along the way. Some fast chargers can completely charge your vehicle in just 15 minutes! Yes –  the charging time is a bit longer than a traditional gas-up, but once you need to charge your battery, you’ll have traveled for almost 3 hours in the average EV. By this point in your trip, you and your fellow travelers would likely enjoy a break anyway. In fact, the AAA recommends taking a break every 2 hours or 100 miles. 

The development and expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to progress rapidly. Presently, there are more than 26 million electric cars traversing roads globally, a figure expected to surge beyond 240 million by 2030. In response to this exponential rise in electric vehicle adoption, the number of charging points will naturally grow in parallel, ensuring seamless support for the growing EV community. Governments and businesses are heavily investing in EV infrastructure, ensuring an expanding array of charging options each passing day. As the world embraces sustainable transportation, the days of diesel and gas cars are numbered. There’s no better time to join the electric revolution!

Ready to bid farewell to the pump and embrace the liberating, environmentally friendly world of electric driving? Take a look at our selection of EVs and discover your perfect match. Schedule a test drive today to experience the revolution for yourself!

Tags: community, Electric Vehicle, Milwaukee, new subaru, Subaru, Subaru Solterra
Posted in Solterra, Tips | No Comments »