12 THINGS I'VE LEARNED AFTER DRIVING AN ELECTRIC CAR 9000KM

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John Cadogan shares 12 key learnings after 9000km in his Hyundai Kona Electric. He emphasizes that range anxiety is largely unfounded, especially with home charging, and praises the EV's instant torque for city driving, likening it to being 'silent but deadly' off the line. A significant point is the detrimental effect of eco-tires on driving dynamics, with a switch to performance tires dramatically improving composure and grip, particularly in wet conditions. Cadogan debunks the notion that EVs are entirely divorced from hydrocarbons, highlighting our systemic dependence. He also touches on the environmental impact, suggesting EVs don't 'save the planet' but do reduce local toxic pollution, a crucial health benefit. Ethical concerns regarding cobalt mining are raised, questioning the overall human health benefit in certain contexts. He concludes that EVs offer more choice rather than replacing internal combustion entirely, envisioning a future with both types of vehicles serving different needs, and stresses the importance of choosing a manufacturer with strong customer support.