Mitsubishi's i-MiEV goes 130 km/h and 120 km on a single charge
Mitsubish, Nissan, Ford, Chevy and many more are all coming out with their version of the electric vehicle. And if you have had a chance to drive one (like I have) you know that they are here to stay. Speed, ranges and safety systems are all there, and for many parts of North America, very low greenhouse gas emissions too. Of most interest to me right now is the one thing I don’t hear discussed enough; the lifespan of the electric car compared to the internal combustion engine models.
Without oil changes, transmission fluid, multiple filters, the simplicity of the EV internal systems will result in a much longer lifespan and that will result in a major shift for automakers. While those in the EV market will be ahead of the others, they must realize that they are producing cars that will not turnover as fast as they are used to. Imagine no engine service! Many discussions around EV’s touch on batteries, charging stations, power, etc., but I believe that the excellent lifespan is currently left out of the discussion and will be a key influence on maketplace. Can’t wait….