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Kevin Williams

I Was Worried When My Parents Went Full EV, But They Proved Me Wrong

Recently, my chosen mom and dad surprised me out of the blue. They had ditched their gas-powered Lincoln Corsair and Mini Cooper, replacing both cars with a Hyundai Ioniq 6. It kind of came out of left field. And although I was impressed, I couldn't help but worry.

They're a couple in their 60s and 70s who live in rural North Carolina, with the nearest major city being an hour away. They've never asked me too much about EVs outside of polite conversation. I don't even know if they know much about electric vehicle ownership or charging. What if something happens? Are they prepared to deal with what comes with driving an EV as their sole car?

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