3 Common Myths About Electric Cars
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3 Common Myths About Electric Cars
Electric vehicles are relatively new. As such, many people do not have enough accurate information about them. Due to this lack of knowledge, many myths have began to circulate about electric vehicles. It is essential to know the truth as these myths make some people hesitate to switch to electric cars, which are actually better for humanity.
Let's look at three common EV myths and the actual facts.
Myth 1: Electric vehicles do not have practical driving ranges
This myth might have been the truth when the first modern electric cars were made some fifty years ago, where the lead-acid batteries gave about 20 miles before you had to charge them (no, electric cars are not recent phenomenons). However, modern electric vehicles last far longer, and many new models boast a range of more than 200 miles. The longest range for a production electric vehicle is actually 520 miles, a record belonging to the Lucid Air Dream Edition sedan.
The average American driver drives about 30 miles per day, hence can go without charging for days on end. The best part is that batteries are getting battery and electric vehicles are more efficient, meaning that we are bound to see better driving ranges in the future.
Myth 2: charging an electric car is a problem
This myth cannot be farther from the truth. Electric vehicle owners mostly charge at home, which is very convenient. It is like having your own gas station at home. The experience even gets better by installing solar panels, which cuts the cost of electricity and essentially allows you to drive for free forever.
Even when you have to charge at a public charging station, it is usually not difficult to locate one. The US alone has thousands of public chargers, which you can locate with an app and pay a small fee to use.
Many businesses also offer destination charging, which is sometimes free and you can take advantage of for as long as you are on their premises.
Many of these public chargers work with DC and will fill up your battery in under 45 minutes.
The Biden administration has dedicated billions of dollars to build out the charging infrastructure electric vehicles need with a projected 500,000 charging ports, meaning lots of charging opportunities will come in the near future.
Myth 3: EV batteries do not last
This myth most likely has its root in people’s experience with smartphone batteries that last a few years. However, EV batteries are stronger, better maintained and constantly monitored. Most EV makers give a warranty of eight years and above, indicating that their batteries can last a very long time.
Many of the original Teslas are still on the road without a battery change, so this myth remains a myth.
Maserati Speeds Into the Luxury EV Sector
Maserati presented the Grecale, a brand-new small SUV with a variety of engine options, including an all-electric version coming in 2023. It will be the spearhead of Maserati's aim to become an all-electric brand by 2030.
The new Grecale crossover will play an important role in Maserati's expanding EV portfolio. The Folgore moniker (which means "lightning" in Italian) will be used on all Maserati EVs, and Maserati has now introduced the 2024 Grecale Folgore alongside the basic model. The 2023 Grecale GT, Modena, and Trofeo versions will be available in the United States this summer, but the Folgore will not be available until autumn of 2023.
I have questions, including range, battery capacity, and charging time, which are being kept under wraps by Maserati. However, what we do know is that the electric Grecale will have a 400-volt battery, comparable to that of most EVs on the road today.
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The Folgore looks to have the same body as its gas counterpart at first glance, but a few critical characteristics distinguish it as the electric model. The concave grille looks to be unique and is partially blocked off, it has a pretty cool wheel design and you can see the Folgore insignia on the fenders.
The car shown is in a copper hue called Rame Folgore, which is exclusive to the electric Grecale. Maserati also claims that it would employ recycled fabrics for the interior of the Folgore, including a recycled nylon material called Econyl.
The Grecale will be preceded by electric versions of the GranTurismo sports coupe and GranCabriolet convertible. The remainder of the Folgore lineup, including the MC20 Spyder, a sister vehicle to the automaker's ultra-luxury sports car, the new Quattroporte four-door performance sedan, and an electric version of the automaker's best-selling Levante SUV, will be added in the months after.
Maserati is expected to charge a hefty premium for the Folgore above the normal Grecale price which begins at $64,995. I wouldn't be shocked if it starts around $75,000 based on what I've learned thus far about its proposed specs.
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Tesla actually made good on its promise to open up Supercharging to other non-Tesla EVs. Here we see an Audi e-Tron juicing up at a Supercharger in Europe.
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And one more gif for good measure... here's Will Smith's son Jaden living his best life in the back seat of a pink Tesla Model X ????????:
Consider yourself 80% charged. Why 80%? Well, according to legend, charging your battery to 100% repeatedly will degrade it faster than normal. See ya tomorrow!
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