Wonder why folks are skeptical of ev’s??

Some brands are much better than others. I used to use Makita, their batteries are . Switched over to Milwaukee M18 FUEL, 9? years ago, and love them! 1” impact will take all 8 rear wheels off my semi and put them back on, and only use half a charge! That’s using a 12amp battery.

 

Previous message was supposed to show my opinion on Makita batteries! Apparently that emoji doesn’t work on here, lol

 

I found that depending on what I use to post sometimes if I want a Emoji I have to go back and do it with an edit or it won’t show up

 

Oh you’re absolutely correct

if you gotta do more than drill a few holes or drive a few screws you have to use a corded tool .

I have the ryobi collection and the batteries are almost useless
In the sawzall they last maybe five minutes
And after a year or so they won’t hold a charge , and they are $100 each .

the company I work for buys them ,
If it was my money I’d have Milwaukee or makita
Buy one cry once

 

I don’t know that comparing tool batteries is fair. I suspect different technologies but whatever. I have over 140000 miles in teslas. Right at 100 in one which got smashed by a drunk driver and totaled when parked. Second one has 47000 miles.
Does the heat draw range yes it does ac not that I have noticed one bit. Having said that if it does I would also say ice have the same issue. I would also say have you ever got exactly the epa rated mileage on your regular car? I know I have not. Range anxiety absolutely is real. Infrastructure is not up to everyone switching I agree 100%. We have one as my wife gets princess parking at work and free charging there as well. Cost to run is incredible it is so low.(4 miles of range per kw)Cool factor is awesome as is the acceleration. Would I want one as my only car- heck no. Once range gets to a real 500 miles then possibility for me. I have driven one from south Florida to Texas (1100 miles) at the height of covid was it easy. Mostly yes. Lake Charles was a bit of a pain. Do I think Tesla is the best no (though that’s what I have). Do I think the chargers are the best absolutely. Do I think them opening up the chargers is a mistake- yes that is the biggest edge they have/had.

Now Tesla truck yeah no. I think the middle driver position is weird and the range etc does not work. For most folks for their car does it work yes 99% of the time.
Do I consider myself an expert no but do I have some actual experience yes. Do I expect some to be negative -how about I will be shocked if not.

oh and the 100k one had lost 12% of its range for the record.