Re:I bought the cheapest EV (a used Nissan Leaf)
by rootusrootus on Friday September 05, 2025 @08:47PM
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> People way overstate the "dynamics" advantages of EVs
It is noticeable, though.
> Yes EVs can keep their weight low, but it's a lot more weight to deal with.
Define a lot? It's a few hundred pounds, excepting pickups.
> Starting from highway speeds? EVs start to look real slow.
Maybe a Leaf or a Bolt. But I would be happy to put my Model 3LR or F-150 Lightning up against something like a Camaro SS or Mustang GT from a highway roll -- I'll still win.
It is noticeable, though.
> Yes EVs can keep their weight low, but it's a lot more weight to deal with.
Define a lot? It's a few hundred pounds, excepting pickups.
> Starting from highway speeds? EVs start to look real slow.
Maybe a Leaf or a Bolt. But I would be happy to put my Model 3LR or F-150 Lightning up against something like a Camaro SS or Mustang GT from a highway roll -- I'll still win.