Electric car or truck

Do you plan to buy an electric car of truck?

  • Yes/maybe, within the next year

    Votes: 1 2.9%

  • Yes/maybe, in about 1-2 yearrs

    Votes: 1 2.9%

  • Yes/maybe, in about 2-3 years

    Votes: 2 5.9%

  • Yes/maybe, in about 3-5 years

    Votes: 3 8.8%

  • Yes/maybe, in about 5-10 years

    Votes: 8 23.5%

  • Yes/maybe in 10+ years

    Votes: 5 14.7%

  • NEVER!

    Votes: 6 17.6%

  • Bring back 2-strokes

    Votes: 8 23.5%
  • Total voters
    34
OutLander469 said:
Porsche All Taycan Models - Porsche USA

Porsche Taycan goes 0-60mph in less than 2.6secs, has 670hp. And is fully electric!
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I actually think this kind of thing is the key to getting consumers on board w/ EVs.
Convince people that they are indeed cool, as shown in lots of fun cars etc.
I can't afford that Porsche, but look, here's a Honda built on similar tech... at least I can get close.....
 
I'm also a prime candidate for a cheapo ev. I drive 8 miles to work and back each day. 10 if I'm feeling froggy and want to get breakfast at the store along the way. I fill my f150 up every 2 weeks whether I need to or not. Honestly if there was a cheapish conversion kit available for any small truck that ran on a looser 24v pallet jack lead acid battery I would likely get it. I have plenty of chargers at wrk so my commute would be free.
 
awheelterd said:
I'm also a prime candidate for a cheapo ev. I drive 8 miles to work and back each day. 10 if I'm feeling froggy and want to get breakfast at the store along the way. I fill my f150 up every 2 weeks whether I need to or not. Honestly if there was a cheapish conversion kit available for any small truck that ran on a looser 24v pallet jack lead acid battery I would likely get it. I have plenty of chargers at wrk so my commute would be free.
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I think you've got that backwards.
You'd be an ideal candidate if you have a long commute. Then youd be getting the "fuel" free and not spending a ton on gas anymore. As it is now, the difference is small no matter what you drive.
 
drkelly said:
I would want a 6.5 foot bed and the ability to tow 8,000 lbs for a minimum of 6+ hours without charging before I will consider buying one. I'm guessing they are ten years away from that being possible due to battery technology.
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Not really. The bed length is just a market thing, and the only thing limiting the towing time is the battery size. Only takes a bigger battery. Once the demand and market size expands enough, they would have a variant for that.

EDIT: I just checked and they claim a distance up up to 410+ miles on a single charge, and will have an optional rediculous 180kwh battery. If you're averaging 60 mph that right there is almost 7 hrs of driving. Now loaded it's probably less, but the point is it's already in the ballpark of what you're asking for now.
 
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RatLabGuy said:
Not really. The bed length is just a market thing, and the only thing limiting the towing time is the battery size. Only takes a bigger battery. Once the demand and market size expands enough, they would have a variant for that.

EDIT: I just checked and they claim a distance up up to 410+ miles on a single charge, and will have an optional rediculous 180kwh battery. If you're averaging 60 mph that right there is almost 7 hrs of driving. Now loaded it's probably less, but the point is it's already in the ballpark of what you're asking for now.
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I have zero facts to back this up, but I doubt the range is anywhere near 6+ hours towing 8,000 lbs at 70 mph.
 
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