small town – The (R)EV Diaries

February 17, 2023February 20, 2023

20 Miles One Way: Could You Be A Rural Electric Vehicle Owner?

In a town where you have to drive 20 miles one-way to get anywhere (slight exaggeration), Ben’s 2017 BMW i3 with a range extender (REx) boasts a WHOPPING 90 MILE BATTERY with an additional 3 gallon gasoline backup.

So, how does he do it?

How can a small battery pack get him to and fro every day?

Could it work for you?

In this episode, Brent questions Ben on his day-to-day activity with owning an electric vehicle in rural America. Sit back and enjoy.

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February 10, 2023February 9, 2023

OMG, WHY Would I Want an EV???

Let’s face it in rural America, the idea of owning an EV is a completely foreign concept to most people. The biggest reason is because they’ve never considered the possibility or the practicality, AND that’s why we re-launched the (R)EV Diaries.

In this episode, we look at Brent’s list of pros and cons just to see where his mindset is on the issue of EV ownership. (Apparently, Ben is biased.)

People, especially in small-town America, really want to know what they’re getting themselves into and aren’t into all of the “flashy” hype surrounding EVs.