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RE: Range
Posted by GregGold
3rd Aug
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Same Issues I Have with EVs
Posted by hforman@...
4th Aug
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Any anticipated cost? ...
... because if it's going to cost as much as a used car I may as well just buy the car. I live in an area where driving something like this in the winter would be impractical at best, so for 3 or 4 months out of the year I'd need a car anyway. When you consider TCO how long would I have to own it before I started saving the difference in price between this and an auto?
Posted by Muzhik1
2nd Aug
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Storage Space
It would also appear that it doesn't have the storage space for helmets and a couple of bags of groceries that their gas powered scooters do - if that is the case, doesn't make a good urban commuter anyway - no matter what the cost or operational costs are.
Posted by GregGold
2nd Aug
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No mention of range.
A low end Vespa can do over 180 miles on one tank of gas.
What does this get for range on a single charge?
They mention - meant to perform as well as a comparable gas-fueled scooter. -
Does that mean handling, speed, acceleration and range?
What does this get for range on a single charge?
They mention - meant to perform as well as a comparable gas-fueled scooter. -
Does that mean handling, speed, acceleration and range?
Posted by Hates Idiots
3rd Aug
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RE: Range
It's pretty hard to beat the small/medium gas scooters. The Honda Helix (250 cc) will cruise at 60-65 mph, make 75 mph on a good day with a tail wind and get 65-75 mpg on regular unleaded - depending on whether you're wringing it's neck or not. Gas tank holds 3+ gallons, maintenance is minimal and only uses 1 qt. of oil at oil change and has luggage space (trunk). Carries 2 bodies easily. Pretty though to beat. If I had to guess, the e-Beemer will be in the 8K+ range. A good Helix is around 2K or less. I'd think you'd have to be intent on "making a statement" to buy one.
Posted by GregGold
3rd Aug
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Thanks.
Good observations.
Posted by Hates Idiots
3rd Aug
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Same Issues I Have with EVs
At least where I live, electricity is produced mostly by the burning of fossil fuels. So, any vehicle that uses plug-in style electricity isn't really all that clean for me here. Also, I'm still waiting to see when the recharging infrastucture improves. Maybe to commute to and from work, I can handle this. You can always use a backpack to hold your computer. As someone mentioned, winter in some areas or inclement weather would put this at a disadvantage. You may still need an automobile backup to this.
Posted by hforman@...
4th Aug