Being a pioneer can be fun and exciting. I mean, who doesn’t want to try something new? New technologies can bring not only novelty into our lives, but benefits . However, we have to remember that the historical pioneers who went west in covered wagons sometimes never made it. Intruding on other people’s land and running them off it was a great way to end up with some arrows in their backs.
Vehicles of all sizes are available now. From small sedans and hatchbacks to SUVs to pickups to larger box trucks and semi trucks, the market is starting to really fill out to take care of most needs a company would have. About the only exception is long-haul Class 8 trucking, but vehicles for that are in testing and the infrastructure needed is in the planning stages. For almost every other use, EVs are ready to serve.
First off, it’s important to know that EVs get better range in town than they do on the highway. This makes life a little harder if you’ve got a business that’s over the road, but for in-town fleets, it’s a huge advantage. In stop and go traffic, most EVs beat their EPA-rated range, and in mixed driving, they get pretty close to it. For things like taxi/rideshare work, deliveries, couriers, and local trucking, there’s very little to worry about.
Another thing EV drivers have learned is that maintenance is cheaper and easier, but that it still needs to happen. While you don’t have regular oil changes, tuneups, and such to deal with, it’s still a good idea to do regular inspections. Tires, brakes , rubber hoses, and fluids all need to be monitored to keep the vehicle in tip top condition. There are also less frequent maintenance tasks vehicles need, like flush-fill of fluids, changing shocks and struts, etc.