I now drive a Chevy Bolt EV. I want to replace my wife’s automobile with an electric vehicle (EV) that charges more quickly because there are a number of nice used offers available. We do occasionally take two or three 2000-mile trips a year, but not because of Tesla (please leave it at that). Basically, given the uncertainty surrounding the infrastructure plans, should I hold off on making a decision until after the US elections?
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Personally, when I have to go on road trips, I just rent a car. In my opinion, dealing with non-Tesla charging is a deal breaker. On my fourth EV, but I do not want to worry about where I am going to charge along the way or if I will have enough miles to get there given the weather, speed, etc. when I am on vacation. I am aware that Teslas have a faster network and can charge devices more quickly, however it takes my Aria an hour to charge from 20% to 90%, and most of those charging stations do not offer anywhere to dine, shop, or otherwise pass the time.
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I currently drive a Chevy Bolt EV and am considering replacing my wife’s car with another EV, especially since there are some attractive used options available. We often take long trips—up to 2,000 miles—and while Tesla is off the table, I’m thinking about how charging infrastructure might evolve, especially with upcoming elections that could impact those plans. I’m torn between jumping on a good deal now or waiting to see how the political landscape might influence EV infrastructure. If the infrastructure uncertainty is a big concern for you, it might make sense to wait and see how things unfold before making a decision.
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