@kwame
Just so you know, encryption for EV charging is optional and pretty new. Most cars just use basic network connections.
@kwame
Motors are simpler, but engines have been around long before we had complex computer systems to assemble them. Both gas and EV cars have computers controlling everything these days.
Car companies are using EVs as a way to test out new vehicle tech, and yeah, they’re having some issues with it.
@Peggy
True, but the precision needed to make an EV motor is still higher than most parts of a gas engine. And that drives up costs.
EVs are simpler in terms of mechanics, but batteries are still expensive. As the cost of batteries goes down, the price difference between a gas car and an EV is shrinking—only about $5k difference now.
The weak points are software bugs and charging systems. Dealers often don’t stock a lot of parts for EVs, so if something goes wrong, you might lose your car for a while. This also applies to gas cars since the pandemic, though.
Good news is, modern battery management means that the battery will usually outlast the car itself.
There’s a lot of research going into new battery tech, but most of it is still years away from being ready for mass production. In the meantime, things like LFP are already improving battery life, even though they struggle in cold weather.
And let me tell you, being able to charge at home is a game changer!