[quote=That AMC Guy]
Is there a fully-electric car out there that has even half the range of a gasoline vehicle?
YES
from linked article
1. 2021 Tesla Model S Performance all-wheel drive with 19-inch wheels: 387 miles
2. 2021 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus RWD: 371 miles
3. 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD: 353 miles
4. 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD: 326 miles
5. 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD California Route 1: 305 miles
there are several still in testing stages that are supposed to get 400+.
the VW ID.4 just completed the Norra 1000 off road challenge on the first try. only 63 of 89 gas powered cars completed it.
https://www.cars.com/articles/electric-vehicles-with-the-longest-range-422227/keep a open mind regarding EV cars. as technology advances they will get better, the more cars on the road = more charging stations so long range won't be as important. the critics conveniently forget gas powered cars were total junk in the early years .it took a while before they really started to be something.
there are several places where EV cars are easily economically viable now like large cities or delivery cars with set routes.
i have no plans on buying or driving one in my future plans. i have no problem with their development.
And what's the average cost of any of those?
they really aren't that much more than compatible level gas cars.
according to car and driver EV cars are cheaper to own also. before someone jumps all over me, this includes depreciation costs also.
https://www.caranddriver.com/shopping-advice/a32494027/ev-vs-gas-cheaper-to-own/copy pasted from linked article.
Mini: $0.0853 per mile/ $3,839
Mini Electric: $0.066 per mile/ $2,970
Hyundai Kona: $0.0909 per mile /$4,091
Hyundai Kona Electric: $0.066 per mile / $2,970
i would assume the big part of the difference is it isn't long term, 10+ years, ownership so all of the electronics in EV cars isn't considered much.
with that said gas cars have a lot of electronics in them also. i recently repaired a 2021 VW tiguan. i drove the car in the spray booth without a bumper ,headlights, hood and door. i triggered 45 trouble codes
the EV cars are cheaper probably because they don't need oil changes and things like that. from what i have read a lot of EV cars used for delivery purposes can easily drive 300,000 mile without any major problems other than brakes and tires.
