04-15-2022, 09:03 AM
(04-15-2022, 08:58 AM)Au165 Wrote: Modern batteries have continued to improve tremendously, it's one of the more interesting fields to watch progress. Their lifespans are continuing to improve and I think continued investment in battery technology will only continue to improve performance. The other thing is now they have the sensors to properly project any degradation and reflex it in mileage, so while it may deteriorate slightly you will see it projected on your "fuel gauge" so you aren't left confused if you stop.
My issue remains to be the speed of which charging takes. If your are running late for work and forget to charge your vehicle you are dead in the water. Obviously making it a routine to plug in every night is a great practice but in practicality things happen and people forget so the charging times still need to improve, but they have come A LONG way recently.
I think they are probably fine for people in urban areas who only go a few miles to work and back everyday and can get by with basically a big golf cart. Other people, not so much. And I would hate to even think about travelling long distance in one.
