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Discussion: Whats stopping you from getting an EV? (self.evs)

submitted 1 year ago by snacks to c/evs

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I cant argue with someones' nan's facebook feed telling them outright lies, but there is a hell of alot of misinformation being peddled - and not just from anti-EV people. Some very pro-EV people also talk total shit. If you havnt considered it, why not?

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[–] jabjoe 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Over 4 hours solid of driving? That tiring and a solid bladders. Just take one break after two, get a drink, snack, go for a wee. With an EV, a rapid change too. Less hard drive, and cheaper EV battery.

[–] Blamemeta@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

4 hours is not that far.

[–] jabjoe 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Regardless of it's motorway, town or country roads, four straight hours is a long drive. I just don't want to do it. I'd get the train when it's practical to. Then sleep and read the whole journey. Driving, I'd take a break driving every two just to get a drink, snack, wee and stretch legs. Turns out two hours is about right.

"Driving for long periods: Research has found driving deteriorates after two hours of continuous driving, as you become less able to concentrate, and slower to react to hazards. The longer you drive, the more rest you need to recover driving performance. Breaks are therefore recommended every two hours."

https://www.brake.org.uk/get-involved/take-action/mybrake/knowledge-centre/driver-fatigue

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/rac-research-reveals-safety-risk-how-long-do-you-drive-without-stopping/

[–] Blamemeta@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh I see, you're from the UK. Yeah, no wonder you can't drive for four hours, the government said you shouldn't.

[–] jabjoe 2 points 1 year ago

Dude, I just said I find driving tiring. Plus it wasn't government link I gave you. In big empty countries, maybe you don't need to concentrate as much. Long straight roads with no one else on them. So maybe it's longer before a break is needed, but four hours still seams long.