Focus on the features that matter
There was a time when air conditioning was an option.
Tesla
Fortunately, we can all benefit from AC in new cars.
Some of these optional features are great.
Tesla
Like heated seats, if you live where temperatures tend to drop below 40 degrees on a regular basis.
Others, well, they’re sort of odd, like 3D dash clusters.
Case in point, do any of us really need a Cybertruck that floats?
Hyundai
Of course, there are a lot of cars that do this.
This is an actual real-world feature that can help drivers.
Not so much floating.
Don’t get sucked in by shiny ads or weird tweets.
The best features are the ones that actually benefit you.
It’s important to ask yourself when, where, and how you drive.
In the United States, we tend to buy for the edge case.
Figure out what works for you and find the vehicle with the seats that match that.
A quick call back to heated seats here.
It also has the benefit of typically delivering the desired results quicker.
If you have to deal with cold mornings, treat yourself to a toasty backside.
Some things are a given.
Support for CarPlay and Android Auto are essentially mandatory now.
Some things should be on your radar that might not immediately seem important.
For one thing, efficiency is something many people overlook in EVs in favor of total range.
Check that sticker on the window to get the MPG.
The Hummer EV is an insane vehicle, and it’s also horribly inefficient.
Meanwhile, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks cool and gets more miles per kWh.
What You Really Need
In the United States, we tend to buy for the edge case.
We always want to be prepared for… something.
It’s important to ask yourself when, where, and how you drive.
What I’m saying is to go smaller and smarter.
This is especially true now, with prices spiraling out of control due to supply shortages.
If you really need a new EV right now, sit down and have a long conversation with yourself.
Figure out what you really need vs. what you think is cool.
