> no one would buy a 75 mile range electric vehicle
My friends bought exactly that - an old leaf with an aging battery that would get max 100km to a charge (60mi). That was more than enough for their daily commute, trips to the local ski resort, kids to school etc. They drove it for 5 years, it's range is now about 50km to a charge, and they just sold it to his sister who drives it to work everyday in Vancouver.
They said it was easily the best car they've ever owned, and they have a Model 3 now, Rivian on order.
When I was commuting daily, the leaf range would last me a full week. The leaf just kind of invites you to slow down and take it easy.
They must be fast charging it or taking it on highways for the range estimate to decay like that. My 2012 leaf still gives me 115km range.
And likewise, I strangely still prefer to drive it for in-town trips over my 2021 model Y. Not worrying about accidents or vandals probably a big part of it, but also it's just chill to drive.
My friends bought exactly that - an old leaf with an aging battery that would get max 100km to a charge (60mi). That was more than enough for their daily commute, trips to the local ski resort, kids to school etc. They drove it for 5 years, it's range is now about 50km to a charge, and they just sold it to his sister who drives it to work everyday in Vancouver.
They said it was easily the best car they've ever owned, and they have a Model 3 now, Rivian on order.