Electric cars, hailed as the future of the motoring industry, have brought numerous benefits.
They're environmentally friendly, remarkably quiet, and supposedly cost-effective to maintain. However, some drivers believe there's room for improvement.
Despite the advantages of home charging, environmental friendliness, and quiet operation, some drivers have expressed dissatisfaction.
In a recent discussion on social media, drivers shared their insights and opinions on electric cars, highlighting both positive aspects and areas for improvement.
While some drivers defended the benefits of electric vehicles, others voiced their concerns and suggested changes.
A common concern among drivers was the weight of electric cars.
One user suggested that everything else could be properly addressed if manufacturers focused on this issue, citing the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT as desirable electric cars. Another user wished for a lighter, 300hp MX-5 sized car that could be easily maneuvered.
Another topic that emerged was the price of electric cars and the lack of a reliable, high-capacity charging infrastructure.
One user pointed out that while electric cars are fine for local commuting, they're unsuitable for anyone who enjoys road trips due to the lack of charging stations.
A different person said: What would be even more beneficial is for the rates some places charge to be reduced, or at least offer reduced parking as unfortunately, a lot of the chargers are within expensive car parks in Leeds.
Someone else continued: People have bought electric cars on finance and want to trade them in and garages are not interested - which means the buyer has to sell privately and pay all the finance back immediately.
Someone else echoed: I av a MG electric car & love it if you charge at home great but expensive to charge elsewhere and also so many different company's do the charging units it gets confusing with all the different apps u av to download. havnt taken it on a long journey yet because of the messing about finding charging stations
The efficiency of electric motors was acknowledged, but one user argued against charging large solid-state batteries from the grid. They questioned the feasibility of this approach, suggesting it was not the answer.
One persons said: The technology is there yet. If and when you can get 500/600 miles on a full charge, with lights on, ac on, radio on, and pulling a caravan, then the industry will sell more, and it will be worth it.
A second wrote: Electric cars are OK if you can charge them from your home, if you rely on public charging stations then no, they really need to invest in the infrastructure!
Someoen else said: Not a good infrastructure in place yet, not enough charging points so not much competition hence higher charges at charging points not cost effective
Another said: Do you know that people who buy electric cars get electric chargers installed at their homes. As long as the drive in Leeds and surrounding areas, they won’t be short of charge in most cases. The electric charges are more needed on motorways on service stations where people travel long distances and outside hotels and BnBs and other such places.
The Battery, argued another. They asked: How are they going to dispose of the worn out batteries. I really don’t think they are as green as you might think. I do think hybrids are a better option . But if I can avoid having one I will stick with my petrol car x
One user said: No we don't have enough chargers, but yes I'd definitely recommend a EV but only if you can charge at home cheaply overnight.
A second suggested: I love my electric car it’s absolutely incredible. Costs me £13 a month to charge at home
Someone else wrote: Their acceleration and handling is fantastic. They look brilliant and they're really cheap to run. They need hardly any maintenance and haven't depreciated since I bought them.
Despite these concerns, some drivers spoke favorably about electric vehicles. One driver, who had switched to an electric vehicle after 44 years of driving gasoline or diesel manual cars, wouldn't change a thing. Another user praised the Tesla M3LR for its versatility and handling, even in winter conditions.
Electric vehicles, still relatively new compared to gasoline and diesel cars, continue to evolve in design. However, based on the comments, it seems there are more pressing concerns.
