We are starting at near zero market share for EV in high use cases. Police are moving to EV's as they are expected to save money but that is also with nudge for the environment from local governments. So how to get the most folks to prove EV are the lowest cost to own? And that fast charging is not an issue in terms of work flow? Incenti…
We are starting at near zero market share for EV in high use cases. Police are moving to EV's as they are expected to save money but that is also with nudge for the environment from local governments. So how to get the most folks to prove EV are the lowest cost to own? And that fast charging is not an issue in terms of work flow? Incentives will likely first resonate with folks with more ideal match (so urber drivers 50,000 miles per year but all short distances and near urban areas well serviced by fast charging or van delivery... or trucks will like use cases. Montana might not have high percent of likely use cases but EV will evolve to meet their needs, providing strong demand is proven for early use cases with best fit to EV. The problem with Hybrids is folks don't charge them and cost of ownership (repairs, fuel and vehicle life) are too close to gas only vehicles.
We are starting at near zero market share for EV in high use cases. Police are moving to EV's as they are expected to save money but that is also with nudge for the environment from local governments. So how to get the most folks to prove EV are the lowest cost to own? And that fast charging is not an issue in terms of work flow? Incentives will likely first resonate with folks with more ideal match (so urber drivers 50,000 miles per year but all short distances and near urban areas well serviced by fast charging or van delivery... or trucks will like use cases. Montana might not have high percent of likely use cases but EV will evolve to meet their needs, providing strong demand is proven for early use cases with best fit to EV. The problem with Hybrids is folks don't charge them and cost of ownership (repairs, fuel and vehicle life) are too close to gas only vehicles.