„Feels like cheating“ – User drives an electric car for the first time and draws a conclusion after 1,600 kilometers

A user reports that he has acquired an electric car. After the first 1,600 kilometers, he draws a conclusion. In many respects, he expresses great satisfaction with his new vehicle.

A user reports on Reddit that he has switched to an electric vehicle. Overall, he has now driven 1,000 miles, which is about 1,600 kilometers. This leads him to share a few “honest thoughts,” as he puts it, about his experiences.

This is what the user reports: He explains that the instant torque still makes him smile. He means that electric cars accelerate much faster without needing high RPMs. Gasoline engines require higher RPMs to achieve high torque and thus accelerate more quickly.

He also adds that he never thought how great it would be not to have to drive to the gas station constantly. It would feel almost like cheating:

I underestimated how much I would enjoy never having to drive to the gas station again. Charging [the car] at home feels like cheating.

One thing he is still torn about is the noise of the vehicle. Driving an electric car, he writes, is much quieter than with a gasoline car, but one is also much more aware of every other sound in the interior.

User’s positive experiences align with others’ experiences

What do other users say? Other members of the community confirm their experiences:

• Many appreciate the easy maintenance (e.g., only windshield wipers and tire changes) and low electricity costs.
• The comfort of silent driving and the elimination of fossil fuels are often mentioned.
• Some report positive long-term experiences with very high mileages without major issues.
• However, some warn that the absence of engine noise can lead to unintentionally driving faster, requiring more attention to speed.

Features such as instant torque, the “home charging” experience, and the quiet vehicle cabin are characteristic of most battery electric vehicles. All traits that reflect typical
daily experiences of electric vehicle drivers.

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