• brucethemoose@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    Well, most of us do.

    But its much more expensive.

    And (with current battery tech), a pure EV ultimately yields a car that’s much, much heavier.

    And a range extender can be absolutely tiny since the “average” horsepower needed for typical driving is actually quite small. I think its also more palatable to potential buyers with EV range anxiety.

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        16 days ago

        I’m not trying to criticize EVs, for those who can afford them.

        But there material heavy, and if you need range, expensive at the moment. Not everyone can afford that.

        And a range extender is a great way around that, especially in budget vehicles.