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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's good to consider all potential uses and scenarios, but I'm always surprised how much decision making is driven by the 5 percent use or even highly unlikely scenarios like an evacuation.   The very vast majority of most people's driving is within close range, and an EV will be perfect for that.  No getting gas, no oil changes, etc.[/quote]

Were you here during the derecho? 9/11? 
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DP yes. The way an EV works is you charge it up once or twice a week. You do not need to have it plugged in to drive, gas station without electricity can not pump gas.[/quote]

Our local gas stations weren’t working but we drove ~10 miles out and were able to refuel. Today, it’s much easier to find gas stations than charging stations. [/quote]

It's harder to find an electrical outlet than a gas station? Literally every building has an electrical outlet.[/quote]

If the power is out around my house it’s easier to go find a gas station a little farther away than it is to go find someone that is willing to let me use their outlet for several hours.

You’re just going to drive up to a random building and…plug in? 
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My plan is:
- Before the big "event" charge my car up at home, so I have 250 miles of range. There may be lines and shortages at the gas station, but no issue charging my car at home.
- Find a working electrical outlet within a 250-mile radius of my house if I need to charge further.

Our power infrastructure is a lot more reliable and resilient than our gas station infrastructure. In my area, gas stations have been closing down as the land gets redeveloped into condos, but there's no lack of electrical outlets.
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