242: Are EVs Too Fast? Maybe
About this episode
The discussion revolves around the performance of electric vehicles (EVs) and whether the focus on speed is misplaced. Hosts Phil and Ed unpack an article suggesting that the emphasis should shift from acceleration to charging efficiency and range. They debate the real-world implications of EV performance, sharing personal experiences and preferences for practicality over raw speed. The conversation also touches on the future of EVs, infrastructure challenges, and the importance of affordability and efficiency in mainstream adoption.
Are EVs too fast? What a ridiculous question! Other than…maybe? The question is not actually so much about outright acceleration, but more about what the industry is prioritizing over other meaningful developments for electric vehicles. On this week’s podcast, we consider the options.
SHOW NOTES
Jason Barlow, writing for Wired, says EVs have gotten too powerful: https://www.wired.com/story/evs-have-gotten-too-powerful/
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Tesla
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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Yangwang Yang Wang U9
"so forth, some very fast and powerful EVs. I don't know if he's driven the Yang Wang, U9 Extreme. But anyway, maybe that'll be the follow-up."
Cadillac Escalade
"...e an EV go fast. And that I don't need a Cadillac Escalade that does zero to 60 in two and a half seconds. I..."
Challenger Hellcat
"...t acceleration. That's when I was testing all the Hellcat models and I had the Durango Hellcat and I put th..."
Tesla Model 3
"...ck to what we've covered this before. You, you're Model 3 owner and you're kind of the EV enthusiast of the..."
Tesla Model S
"... was a time where this needed to happen. When the Model S came out, EVs were kind of, they were a joke, ess..."
Hyundai Ionic
"...champ, which was the Ionic. The Ionic, it was the Hyundai Ionic. Ionic 6."
Chevrolet Corvette
"... mainstream car. Now, if you were talking for our Corvette, it's like, meh, but you know, for your mainstrea..."
Hyundai Kona
"...ave the Chevy Bolt and the, you know, the Hyundai Kona EV, maybe the lower, lower level Ionic five."
Chrysler Pacifica
"...alking up to the counter. And I rented a Chrysler Pacifica. Okay, I've rented one of those too."
Tesla Cybertruck
"this guy around the corner from me bought a Cybertruck and he street-parks it."
Porsche Taycan
"and get a plaid or a sapphire or you know a Taycan, you know, turbo, hey, go for it."
Polestar 2
"... the price point, which I don't think they do, is Polestar 2. Polestar 2 I think is, you're looking at new at ..."
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