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Message: <blockquote data-quote="schneeland" data-source="post: 9441438" data-attributes="member: 6900337">Yes and no. I would agree that driving more than 300km non-stop alone is not a good idea. But usually you can switch drivers and then a 5-10 minutes break is enough and you are not limited to places that have EV charging.More generally to the OP's question (based on my own experience and what colleagues are reporting who already own EVs for a while):<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">As someone mentioned already, the EV driving experience is great (I tested an Opel Astra Plug-in Hybrid when I looked for my last car)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If you want a full EV and not a plug-in hybrid, the charging times without a DC charging wall box simply become too long - so you'll either want one yourself or access to enough public charging stations not too far from either your wife's workplace or your house (but I think you factored that in already)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Effective capacity is temperature-dependent - if winters are cold where you are, expect a drop in maximum driving range of up to 25%</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You'll need to do a bit of planning around available infrastructure when you drive - but integrated navigation is already becoming better at factoring that in, so you might be fine (don't know about the Chevy Bolt, but my colleagues are reporting good experiences with Mercedes and BMW)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Not sure about the situation in the US, but here in Germany, pricing and payment for public charging stations are still a bit of a mess. You may need to check the pre-requisites to use the stations of different providers</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">And, as others have mentioned, it will depend a bit on how much long distance travel you do and how urban/rural the target area is (for me personally, that currently is the deal breaker for a full EV)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Closing note: I assume that's not relevant in your case, but if you need a tow-bar, that seems to be very hard to get with EVs</li> </ul></blockquote>

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