Apr 16, 2024
10:05:21am
kccougar VABL
Terrible idea.
EVs are advantageoous for in-town driving. When it comes to long-distance driving, they are inferior to ICE vehicles. You will have the following working against you:

Utah summer weather - hot temps rob battery life. AC robs battery life

High-speed driving - extended 85mph driving robs battery life

Limited/inconvenient recharging

I went through this exercise last year because I make this same drive 20+ times per year. It just didn't pencil out. The best choice, and I'm a little sad I sold it, was my Audi A6 TDI that got 44mpg avg per trip at freeway speed, and I could make the 600+ mile round trip without stopping once to refuel if I wanted.
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Originally posted on Apr 16, 2024 at 10:05:21am
Message modified by kccougar on Apr 16, 2024 at 10:11:06am
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