Random EV Thoughts 2 - The Jimnying

I’ve driven many EV’s. Have bought 2 since 2021. Currently have 1 EV and one ICE. The EV does the big miles as it’s cheaper to run obviously.

A friend just bought his first EV. He did a Dublin-Galway return the next day and was wondering afterwards why it took so long for him to make the move.

I love Richard Symons videos. Genuinely shows that EV's can cover big mileages, day in day out.

Most drivers that want an EV already have one.

EV sales are at record highs. So unless you think that these new EVs are being bought by people who already have EVs, and their old ones are just disappearing into the ether, then this statement is demonstrably false.

As explained previously, note the words “Most” and “Want”. The majority of company car drivers selecting EV’s are being forced to do so, many of them would prefer another diesel but it’s no longer a viable option. No used EV’s are disappearing into the ether, if anything there is significant numbers of decent used EV’s coming from the UK/N.I and Japan. For somebody that can only afford/want a 10 year old/€5K car, it’s slim pickings currently if you want an EV.

This is the issue. No matter how much some people might wish for all those dirty ICEs to be kicked off the roads now today, it’s just reality that it will take years for this to be achieved.

Even in Norway with massively expensive incentives in place resulting in EVs making up the vast majority of new car sales for years now, ICE cars continue to make up the majority of total cars on the roads there.

Patience, good things come to those who wait😀

“As of early 2026, Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles—petrol and diesel cars—still make up the majority of the total passenger car fleet on Norwegian roads, estimated at roughly 1.8 million to over 2 million, despite electric vehicles (BEVs) becoming the dominant new car choice (over 90-95% market share) and representing about one-third of all cars currently in use”

Interesting pics. Genuine or 'assisted'?

Human nature. The vast majority of people do not like change, are ignorant about different things and unwilling to learn. So very unwilling to adapt their behaviour until it has been long obvious that the new behaviour will be better for them. Most don't change until many people around them have made the same change. It is the way rewarded by evolution. You don't want to be the first to try something new and risk dying. And you don't want to be the last either, which is very unattractive

In fairness also, only in the last couple of years has the (like many major intercity routes) the charging infrastructure on the M6/M4 increased to a level that supports these commutes that help ease peoples anxiety, irrespective if they are perceived or real. Although at peak times the charging availability is still found wanting.

Realistically, no. Massive pain in the arse and negates cost savings.

Would that car X do that charging speed without a lengthy preheat, and can you trigger that preheat by demand before heading to the charger?