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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(114,487 posts) Fri Aug 23, 2024, 12:52 PM Aug 23

Can EVs go the distance in the backcountry? Some not so sure.

GRANITE FALLS — At the gateway to Mountain Loop Highway, electric vehicle drivers have one last chance to charge before traveling the byway’s entire 55-mile stretch.

Blue signs with a charging station symbol and arrow direct drivers to two stations in the Granite Falls City Hall parking lot, near 205 S Granite Ave.

Visitors who choose to bypass Granite Falls don’t come upon another public charging station until Darrington, according to several maps.

“I’m not sure I would attempt the Mountain Loop Highway,” said Everett resident Jennie Lindberg, owner of an electric 2023 Volkswagen ID.4.

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/can-evs-go-the-distance-in-the-backcountry-some-not-so-sure/

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Can EVs go the distance in the backcountry? Some not so sure. (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 23 OP

They should do a story on this... Think. Again. Aug 23 #1

Odd, newer evs typically have 200+ miles of range. Voltaire2 Aug 23 #2

It's only 55 miles? I don't know why that would be a problem for most EVs. LauraInLA Aug 23 #3

-- depends on the season? Higher elevation is colder. The car is charging the motor and heating the cabin. 3Hotdogs Aug 23 #4

I guess, possibly. I think most EVs now have a 200+ mile range, don't they? Maybe they're LauraInLA Aug 23 #5

Suggesting a charge, implies that if the battery is not fully charged, getting it to "full" is recommended. 3Hotdogs Aug 23 #6

Think. Again.

(17,206 posts)

1. They should do a story on this...

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Fri Aug 23, 2024, 12:56 PM

Aug 23

"Gas Cars Are Risky To Drive On Lakes".

Voltaire2

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2. Odd, newer evs typically have 200+ miles of range.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:01 PM

Aug 23

So sure if you’re running low, recharge. Otherwise this is just more FUD from our friends the fossil fuel industry.

LauraInLA

(1,243 posts)

3. It's only 55 miles? I don't know why that would be a problem for most EVs.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Fri Aug 23, 2024, 01:21 PM

Aug 23

3Hotdogs

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4. -- depends on the season? Higher elevation is colder. The car is charging the motor and heating the cabin.

Reply to LauraInLA (Reply #3)

Fri Aug 23, 2024, 04:56 PM

Aug 23

At a higher elevation, there will be more battery drain. It doesn't say everyone needs to recharge.

LauraInLA

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5. I guess, possibly. I think most EVs now have a 200+ mile range, don't they? Maybe they're

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #4)

Fri Aug 23, 2024, 06:50 PM

Aug 23

thinking about hybrids. I know my Volt had a 50-mile electric range back in the day, but I also had a gas tank.

3Hotdogs

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6. Suggesting a charge, implies that if the battery is not fully charged, getting it to "full" is recommended.