Range Anxiety:
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Look, we get it. Most everyone feels that life is challenging enough without adding an EV to the mix. We are overcommitted, overscheduled and it feels like there is not enough time in the day to get everything done. On top of that, change is hard. Fear of change is rooted in a human desire to keep life in a comfortable and consistent place. So, with so much going on in our lives, purchasing an EV can seem like too much to take on.
And there are barriers to EV adoption. Studies tout that range anxiety is to blame for most people’s reluctance to go EV. What is range anxiety? It is the fear that an electric vehicle will not have enough battery charge to reach its destination, leaving its occupants stranded. The term 'range anxiety' was coined to describe this feeling and it's considered one of the major psychological barriers preventing many people from getting an EV.
This anxiety is particularly prominent when considering long-distance travel, along stretches of road where EV charging points might be few and far between.
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37 miles per day.
The average miles driven per year is 13,489 in 2021, up 765 miles from the figure for 2020, but it's still less than pre-pandemic car mileage per year. The average driver in the U.S. drives 37 miles per day, according to Department of Transportation statistics.
The range of EVs,however, is improving overtime. Although Lucid’s prices are upwards of $80,000, other models on the list are much more affordable. For example, Hyundai’s IONIQ 6, with up to 361 miles range, has an MSRP of $38,615. Hyundai is also offering a $7,500 Retail Bonus Cash offer on all 2024 IONIQ 6 trims, bringing the price down to just over $30,000.
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Source – Electrek
How to Find and Use Public Charging:​
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Where are the charging stations near me?:
To locate charging stations around town, or around the country, visit the
Alternative Fuels Data Center" s Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locator:
Public and Destination Charging (Long Distance)
On the road, there are networked charging stations and unnetworked changing stations.
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent, the need for charging stations continues to grow. There are two main types of EV charging stations: “networked” and “non-networked.” Here are the differences between the two types of charging stations and their respective benefits.
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Networked charging stations, also known as smart charging stations, require payment for charging. They are connected to a central network and can communicate with other devices, such as smartphones and allow customers to pay through charging apps or by credit cards.
Using a charging app provides several benefits. First, they can provide real-time data on usage, including the number of charging sessions, the amount of energy consumed, and the cost of charging. This information can help EV owners manage their charging habits and help operators maintain the charging stations. Networked charging stations can also provide alerts when a charging station is available, in use, or out of service, making it easier for EV owners to find available charging stations.
Non-networked charging stations, are typically older charging stations that were likely installed because of grants. They are not connected to a central network and cannot communicate with other devices. These charging stations are typically installed by businesses or municipalities. Non-networked charging stations are simple and straightforward to use. They do not require any special software or apps and can be accessed by anyone with an EV.
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Charging Apps to consider
Blink
ChargeHub
ChargePoint
Electrify America
EVGo
PlugShare
Volta