Next generation (2025, 2026+) BEVs will be the tipping point for the auto industry.

When BEVs have 500 mile+ per charge capacity, charging infrastructure becomes abundant, and 350kW+ charging is ubiquitous (<15 min recharges), there will no longer be any value proposition for ICEs whatsoever (outside of hobbyists).

Amazing how fast the change is happening.

Agree or disagree?

  • dima1109@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    people really don’t seem to understand that the value of longer-range cars isn’t necessarily that you can drive longer between charging stops, it’s that more available range gives you much of the freedom and flexibility of a gas car where you can, for example, take a detour to see some attraction 30 miles out of your way, or simply get in the car and go somewhere without worrying about whether you’re gonna have to stress over finding a plug or having to waste time stopping to charge.

    inb4 “all we need is more chargers and faster-charging cars” sure but evs will still be a compromise for probably a decade, maybe longer. yes, having a gas station in your garage is nice, fine, but longer trips are still gonna be shit compared to the carefree driving a gas car provides in comparison.

    • Great_Peanut@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Until all the gas stations close because demand collapses. Gas stations have razor thin margins. A decrease in aggregate demand of even 20% for gas will be a sea change.