High gas prices don’t convert EV holdouts because fuel cost isn’t their binding constraint—charging access, upfront capital, and use-case fit matter more.
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Nissan Pixo EV reportedly offers 161 miles WLTP range for under $25,000. Most drivers cover less than 40 miles daily, so why do we think we need 300?
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Extended range EV physics works, but thermal management, battery cycling stress, and production economics at low volume explain why most automakers avoid them.
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Scania’s 447-mile electric truck hits range targets through aerodynamic refinement and battery placement that respect weight distribution, not just larger packs.