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This is false, misinformation, or a myth.

This is mostly false, but may have some truth to it.

This is true… but is also a problem for gassers.

This might be true, depending on the vehicle.

This is a legitimate concern that only applies to EVs.

This is completely subjective to the buyer/owner

Common criticisms

Charging takes too long

Charging is a hassle

Can’t find charging stations

Charging is expensive

Batteries go bad/wear out

Batteries are expensive to replace

Cars are overpriced/expensive for what you get

Can’t tow much

Not a good charging network where I live

I don’t have a garage/place to keep a home charger

Reliability/build quality

Total Cost of Ownership is higher than ICEs

“No replacement for displacement”

I’m afraid of long trips

Elon Musk is a jerk

Cars aren’t safe

Cars are too slow

Cars aren’t agile

EVs aren’t good offroad

Batteries are source of pollution/mining

The Grid can’t support so many new EVs

Climate change is a hoax/doesn’t need address

EVs don’t do anything for climate change

There are already too many cars/we need fewer cars and more public transit

Autopilot isn’t that good

EVs are ugly

EVs are too quiet

The EV market caters to rich people

Range is a problem

EVs are the future, but it’s just too soon to buy them

Gas is cheap and readily available

Gas powered vehicles have been around a long time/ if it’s not broke don’t fix it.