A CAR expert has highlighted a major issue with EVs that shatters the idea that they make life easier.
The motors whizz, who is one half of podcasting duo The Broskiedoodles, expressed his frustration at the electric car industry on YouTube.
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He said: “[I’ve had] nightmare stories with electric car rentals.
“They’re f****** annoying.
“When you’re on vacation the last thing you need is…b******* that takes time away.”
The disgruntled motorists pointed to the fact that not all EVs are compatible with all charging stations, which can lead to range anxiety.
For example, Teslas use a specialist NACS plug while other cars use the larger CCS type.
This means that some big brands aren’t able to take advantage of Tesla’s extensive supercharger network and have to rely on other providers who may not offer as many stations.
Models from major manufacturers like Toyota and Hyundai are often affected by this issue, which can leave drivers in the lurch.
Both companies are reported to be converting their cars to make them NACS-compatible going forward but, at the moment, the problem persists.
Likewise, the driver took issue with the lack of availability of charging ports and the fact that they often attract large queues.
In this country, Department for Transport figures show that 12 million people living in rural areas are being served by just 6,000 charging points.
Moreover, many of these chargers are not superchargers, meaning charging can take up to an hour for each vehicle which, if you have five cars queuing in front of you, means a long wait.
The YouTuber added: “Electric cars are kind of like a failure.
“They’re f****** stupid, they don’t work.
“People are in inconvenient situations and the very thing that is supposed to be a convenience ends up being a burden.”
It comes after a consumer survey revealed the top three reasons why Brits would never buy an EV, as more than half called them a waste of money.
Meanwhile, an iconic British brand has announced it will cease production of all its diesel and petrol models by 2030.