Austin Kocher, PhD 🌎Jul 4, 2023
Serious question: for those of you that have an electric car, what are the best and worst things about it?
Show threadDelta SierraJul 4, 2023

@austinkocher Disclaimer: sold my EV years ago (2016 Kia Soul EV).

Pros: Charging at home, no power loss at elevation, regenerative braking good substitute for engine braking, excellent acceleration, low service requirements (eg, no oil changes).

Cons: 20%+ range loss in cold temps, battery failed within 40k miles and Kia didn't honor the warranty, not the best option in a rural/remote area (since it can't be "refueled" easily).

I'd love another EV in the future, definitely not a Kia though.

Show threadAllen B. Skye
@notthatdelta @austinkocher As an aside, my parents had a Kia Soul for a few years. My Dad said ‘loved the car, hated the crappy servicing issues’.
Jul 5, 2023 at 2:33amWeb
Show threadDelta SierraJul 5, 2023
@raddude12 @austinkocher that sums up my ownership experience quite accurately!