{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"266 The Emergency Journey Episode","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/266-the-emergency-journey-episode","audioUrl":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/42db7709-0234-43b8-97be-6d53556266df.mp3","description":"In this episode of EV Musings,  Gary explores the commonly cited concern about making emergency long-distance journeys in electric vehicles . The discussion is prompted by a Tesla Model 3 owner considering switching to a hybrid due to fears of being unable to reach a loved one quickly in an emergency. Gary dissects this scenario, comparing EV and fossil fuel vehicle travel times, and highlights that delays are often due to traffic, roadworks, or other unpredictable events—not EV charging. He argues that the emergency journey concern is largely a red herring and that EVs are more than capable of handling such situations. He also suggests that public transport may be a faster and less stressful alternative in many cases.The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.Links in the show notes:There’s a surprising climate solution right under your feet | Grist - Cool ThingEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk(C) 2019-2026 Gary Comerford Support me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings The Books:'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X'So, you've gone renewable?’ on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIckSocial Media:EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEvInstagram: @EVmusingsOctopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium"},"annotations":[{"startTime":43.24,"endTime":47.52,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model","url":"/cars/tesla/model-y","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Tesla_Model_Y_%282025%29_MYLE_Festival_2025_DSC_9565.jpg","quote":"...chatting with an acquaintance of mine recently, a Tesla Model 3 driver of around five years, who said that he w...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model y","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":43.24,"endTime":47.52,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model 3","url":"/cars/tesla/model-3","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Tesla_Model_3%2C_EMS_2024%2C_Essen_%28P1032260%29.jpg","quote":"...ng with an acquaintance of mine recently, a Tesla Model 3 driver of around five years, who said that he was...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model 3","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":489.92,"endTime":496.08,"type":"car","title":"BMW M3","url":"/cars/bmw/m3","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/BMW_M3%2C_BAS_24%2C_Brussels_%28P1170489%29.jpg","quote":"...ngland as I passed the Winchester junction on the M3 at 5.30 in the morning a truck had ridden up on o...","canonicalId":"car:bmw:m3","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":565.32,"endTime":569.36,"type":"car","title":"Porsche Taycan","url":"/cars/porsche/taycan","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/2024_Porsche_Taycan_Cross_Turismo_DSC_7029.jpg","quote":"... in an ultra rapid charging car such as a Porsche Taycan or an 800 volt Hyundai or Kia again the charging ...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:taycan","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Gary Comerford","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/266-the-emergency-journey-episode/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}