The *REAL* Problems With Electric Cars... An Honest Discussion in a KIA E-Niro [VLOG / WAFFLE]

Today I'm having a bit of a rant about electric cars - some of the reasons they are failing, but in my mind don't deserve to - and a few where they need to improve.

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[michaelstevens]

I think the passenger was being held against their will.this needs reporting.

[Traderhorn]

Charging EV is cheap now enjoy while it lasts, Governments will increase the price to recoup lost fuel duty/ VAT as EV’s ownership reaches a certain level.

[rexcatston]

My neighbour has a new electric car and found out all the problems the hard way


1. Theres no drive ways here so you can't charge your car on your property and the cord has to run across the pavement.
2. The only place for a charging port is inside the house so you have to run the wire through an open window (its very cold here).
3. They don't charge quickly so if you suddenly find yourself needing to go to work or drive more than expected, you've got a problem.
4. Theres no charging stations here so you can't recharge anywhere
5. Even if you could charge at a station (that has yet to exist), no one has the time to sit around for 30 minutes + in their car waiting for a reasonable charge to continue their journey, its just not practical.


Its like googles plan to play games exclusively online on all kinds of platforms... but forgetting that most people don't have internet speeds even remotely close to whats needed for this to be possible.. Electric cars are the future... providing your lifestyle checks 10/10 boxes, otherwise its a major hinderance to whats already available..

[karlhulme]

Can I just use 2 of your quotes here.... “ an ordinary, basic, boring car”.... “

[davidiand]

Why free charging, somebody has to pay, including petrol car drivers, nothing is free!

[Carrera-gpod]

I don’t think your passenger likes electric cars, she looks well pissed off 😤

[johnkemp]

I have a Hyundai Kona EV and nearly always charge at home. On long journeys I have learned one thing. Avoid Ecotricity!

[corin]

In all these reviews re EV's no one wishes to discuss the life span of the LI batteries, their replacement cost, nor on the effect it will have on the resale value of a used motor car. As far as I can tell, there will not be a used car market as the battery bank replacement will (at its current pricing) surpass fifty percent of the value of the average used motor car. Potential buyers will be loathed to purchase a used motor car, knowing that its batteries will need to be replaced shortly. Ultimately, these unsellable motor cars will be scrapped, or sold for parts since there will be no market for them. The used motor car market will cease to exist in its present form.

[theuktoday]

Having been a breakdown and recovery driver I can categorically say that once these have been in a serious accident I and my fellow drivers would not touch them with a bargepole due to NO training from the manufacturers as to how to check if the vehicle has actually become live, the charge these vehicles carry will kill a man. Would you going to touch it to see if the bodywork is live?

[pauljpr]

Motorway services charge more for all kinds of fuel, be it electric, petrol, food, coffee or whatever. It's always been the case.

[MrLordBaer]

Another downside it the popularity of EV cars is that emergency services have to be aware of the special handling that's needed for fires involving the battery pack. You go and start dumping water on these packs and you just end up causing problems

[bf]

somebody has to pay the "free" charging.

[grahambunton]

Some petrol driven cars have problems but very, very few will need a full engine change.
However EVERY electric car will need to replace the battery - some a lot sooner than others.
AutoExpertTV in Australia recently highlighted a Nissan Leaf having done 80, 000km which began to experience a drastic drop in range and I mean DRASTIC. 40km or 25 if you use the heater !!!
But the battery can be replaced - for which Nissan quoted 33, 000 dollars [Australian)
Electric vehicles have got a long way to go before I buy one [and I don't only mean better range]

[youhoneycoyvunen]

Btw.
You can convert your petrol or diesel engine to natural gas for about 3-4000 euros and the state will pay 33% of the cost (here). Your car will be warm during winter months and the range will always be the same despite the cold temperature.

[yoesomite]

Here in Melbourne Australia, in summer if everyone turns on the air con at the same time, the drain on the grid means they sometimes have to shut the power off because it cant meet the demand. I hate to see what happens when millions of cars are all plugging in.

[anthonyfarnan]

This sort of thinking amongst new tech start ups: “charge 💵 first (preferably on a subscription basis), ask questions later” is terrible

[standandeliver]

It's good to hear a well thought through opinion from someone who is well informed, relatively unbiased and who has personal experience. Thank you.

[soco]

Range of combustion cars is less important, because you can fill up in 5 minutes. I have no patience for waiting for a charge.

[markharris]

33k for car lol no thanks. I get 62mpg from my £600 diesel and £30 road tax. I do less than 4k a year. You can stick your electric cars.

[techluvin]

It takes me 5 minutes to fill up my gas tank and I’m on my way. Very convenient.