Underhill
Active Member
Its relevant because every thing that is powered by the alternator in a gas powered car has to be powered by the battery in a pure EV car. From the radio to the winshield wipers everything increases the draw on the battery per unit time operated, thus decreasing the charge and the range.
Sure, but most of those things are a relatively low draw. The biggest draw is the headlights. And with LED headlights they aren't all that bad either.
With electrics the low draw adds up. This is why hybrids, and more specifically plug in hybrids are a much more viable technology than pure electrics.
Right now you are of course correct. But we are seeing technology in the works now that will probably mean batteries will cost 10% of what they do now and offer more range.