I’m on my 2nd EV now. I’m not going to say “Environmentally friendly” isn’t a plus, but that wasn’t part of my purchase decision for this car.

1. less car maintenance
2. less anxiety about needing car maintenance
3. consistent car performance
4. plenty of range for my needs and then some
5. so long and goodbye to the gas pump
6. the cost of electricity is cheaper and more stable
7. apart from the loan payments, it’s very cheap to drive.
8. it’s generally very quiet
9. it is overall easier to drive
10. very precise (lurch-less) low speed control
11. the low center of gravity gives superior road grip
12. regen braking lends to more control when stopping
13. superior traction control when compared to ICE
14. can keep the AC running indefinitely when I have to leave my dog in the car
15. the Niro EV has a reputation for experiencing very little battery degradation
16. I really like the way my car looks
17. never underestimate the nift value

I was surprised to find out when using lane follow and adaptive cruise control on the highway that my Niro EV does an amazing job of driving itself hands free. I just need to occasionally give the steering wheel a gentle tap to keep it active, and it keeps itself centered in the lane better than I can, even around the curves. I’m not exaggerating when I say this feature has saved my life multiple times.

I’ve never heard of this guy. Other than spouting bullshit, what’s his claim to fame?

That’s exactly what I was thinking! Too bad I already paid 2.5x as much for my Niro, but I love it anyways!

That probably means 200 miles of real world range if you’re lucky

Ummm… My Kia Niro, which is about the same size as an EV 5, has a 64 kWh pack and the real world range is actually quite a bit better than 200 miles on a full charge. At 80% it still has around 200 miles of range even in cooler weather, no luck required. Jus’ sayin’.

Trouble is, gas stations aren’t actually profitable. It’s about a 5 cent per gallon markup, and the average station sells 4000 gallons per day. Granted, that’s $73000 per year, but factor in the cost to maintain the site, and it’s a loss leader. In reality, gas stations make their money on the convenience or grocery stores that are attached to them.

Do you want to know the crazy part? The 4x markup on the cost of electricity and the simple nature of a DC fast charger when compared to a gas pump means that they already are more profitable… But since gas pumps are a loss leader, that’s not saying much.