The California warning signs can be an endorsement of the disadvantages of electric vehicles
By Ronald Stein
Ambassador for Energy and Infrastructure, Irvine, California
Governor Newsom believes that with the stroke of a pen he has the power to change the lifestyle of all California residents and control the balance between supply and demand for societies and the transportation needs of the economy.
Granted that half of EVs across the country are registered in California, the troubling news is that there may be warning signs of an EV growth bubble bankruptcy, as statistics from California show that:
Governor Newsom apparently did not read the required reading for the next EV owner: Disadvantages of EVs before announcing an executive order banning the sale of gas-powered vehicles until 2035 on September 23, 2020. He instructs the state to require it By 2035, all new cars and passenger cars sold in California are zero-emission vehicles.
Perhaps residents of the other 49 states, which together make up the other 50 percent of all electric vehicles in America (roughly one percent per state), have read what California Governor Newsom failed to say about the following 20 disadvantages of Motor Junkie-supplied electric vehicles understood:
20. Short distance anxiety. Fear of range is the most important factor when it comes to the disadvantages of electric vehicles. Simply put, modern electric vehicles are still limited in range due to their low capacity batteries. Most affordable electric cars on the market have a range of just over 130 miles.
19. Long loading times. Although Tesla and Porsche have made significant improvements, charging is still far from the speed of filling a gas tank. Filling your car with fuel takes only a few minutes compared to charging your vehicle overnight.
18. Problems with trip planning. Small ranges and long loading times can put a strain on all road trip plans. You can’t plan a quick trip in an electric car without knowing the location of the charging stations. You also need to know the estimated time it will take to charge or recharge.
17. Mostly good for urban use. The range of the electric vehicle is longer when driving in the city. Second, there are far more charging stations in metropolitan areas.
16. Not so environmentally friendly. Have you ever thought about what it takes to make just one electric vehicle? Apparently, the process of manufacturing a large part of the lithium-ion batteries from the exotic minerals and metals mined abroad and disposing of them is environmentally harmful as they are not recyclable. The weakest link to EV growth is the material supply chain. There may not be enough minerals and metals in the world to achieve the planned EV growth.
15. Too expensive. There are a number of electric cars for sale in the current market, with the top models costing well over $ 100,000. Although there are affordable models like the Volkswagen Golf E or the Nissan Leaf, electric vehicles still cost significantly more than models that run on fossil fuels.
14. Repair Difficulties. If you own an electric car, forgetting to go to your local store or get it repaired cheaply. Regardless of the type and model, fully electric vehicles require special maintenance and repair procedures as well as extremely high safety standards.
13. Too heavy. On some high-end models like the Tesla Model X, the battery weighs over 1,000 pounds. The car itself also weighs over 2.3 tons. Heavy vehicles mean more tire wear, more energy consumption and more maintenance.
12. Cold temperature problems. When the winters are cold and snowy, cold weather battery drain can be a big problem for everyday use. The owners report a reduced range and even a failure under particularly harsh winter conditions. That could be life threatening.
11. Low speed limits. Most normal everyday electric vehicles are pretty slow. For example, the top speed of the Golf E or Kia Soul EV is limited to less than 100 miles per hour.
10. Consumption of motorway journeys. The advertised range, with which many manufacturers indicate, is the average or urban number of trips. However, the highway range is much smaller, sometimes up to 50 percent less.
9. High heavy load consumption. No matter how strong or large your battery is, the energy consumption under heavy load is too high.
8. Easily track your movements. These systems are used to track your driving habits, locations, charging points, etc. Are you sure that every movement should be recorded on a server?
7. Just ugly. There are some electric vehicles that are stunning beauties, but most of them are just plain ugly, or at least ordinary.
6. Threatening existing economic models. Some economists fear that the mass production of electric vehicles and the focus on this type of technology will destroy the current economic model. Also think of the enormous automotive industry with all the companies that make fuel-related products such as engine parts, fuel injection systems, transmissions and drive components. All of these companies and millions of people will be unemployed, which would put a further strain on the economy and global standards.
5. Big automakers aren’t so sure. While almost all major automakers have at least one electric vehicle in their range, most of their CEOs aren’t fully convinced that electric cars are the future of the industry. Your board of directors and marketing staff have seen the problematic EV segment and are reluctant to go all-in on electric cars.
4. Practically not usable in third world countries and markets. The enthusiasm for electric vehicles is limited to a few countries and markets in the First World. That being said, there are no electric vehicles in other areas. Even China, the largest market in the world, is having a hard time implementing initiatives for electric cars.
3. Buyers still see them as a gimmick. Most car buyers still view EVs as a kind of sales ploy. Their specific operating procedures, their limited user-friendliness and their different driving dynamics make them cars for technology freaks, but not normal means of transport.
2. An electric vehicle can’t be the only car in your household. Even if you own one or plan to purchase an electric vehicle, know that it cannot meet all of your transportation needs. This is especially true if you have a family and you need a reliable vehicle for your family.
1. A hard sell. Most drivers lease their electric cars and after a few years give them back to the dealer for a new model. However, those who have bought electric vehicles may have great difficulty selling them on the used car market or trading them in at dealerships.
Time will tell if California Governor Newsom can make lifestyle changes to meet the transportation needs of residents, businesses, and the economy with one simple executive order.
Ronald Stein, PE
Ambassador for energy & infrastructure
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