A couple took an electric car on a 1,500 mile road trip. They had to stop 12 times and forgo heat due to their range anxiety.

Tue, 02/14/2023 - 15:39

person holding EV charging power cord — Range anxiety is one of the biggest hurdles to EV adoption.
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An Axios reporter took a Kia EV6 on a 1,500 mile road trip.
She said it showed the US is not quite ready for an electric-car revolution.
She and her husband stopped to charge the car 12 times over the course of the trip from Michigan to Florida.

Taking an electric car on a road trip can be a stressful experience — at least according to a couple who took their Kia EV6 on a cross-country trip from Michigan to Florida.