Hi, I read your recent article about the new EV Jeep pickup and SUV variant…they are awesome looking vehicles and certainly get my attention as we already enjoy having a Wrangler Sahara , but are needing a new second vehicle in the not too distant future. These thought s in mind, while I applaud Stellantis for their efforts regarding embracing green EV technology, I still believe there is a very large audience who are not fully sold on going full EV. My reason in taking this stance is that the infrastructure in charging stations is still spotty in many areas. Aside from coverage issues, there are growing concerns with non functioning or damaged units along side the concern regarding long lines of EV drivers waiting inline to charge their vehicles. Other concerns with the effect of mining heavy metals and other materials to create batteries is a growing and pressing concern. The problem intensifies respective to where and what will be done with a growing refuse of non functioning batteries.
Given what I’ve said, does it not bare some consideration to offer future buyers an option in terms of the type of power source they choose? I wou,d be interested and potentially a buyer of your future vehicles, but not if they are fully EV in terms of offerings….I prefer a hybrid as this largely eliminates the issue of finding a charging station late at night on some rural highway. Gas is still the more prevalent energy source and will be for years to come…further, not everyone will be able to afford an EV at todays prices….they tend to be more a luxury item than for the larger masses currently. I suppose as adoption increases, prices will reduce, however, it will take years, hence the suggestion for gas, hybri, PHEV and full EV options.
Given what I’ve said, does it not bare some consideration to offer future buyers an option in terms of the type of power source they choose? I wou,d be interested and potentially a buyer of your future vehicles, but not if they are fully EV in terms of offerings….I prefer a hybrid as this largely eliminates the issue of finding a charging station late at night on some rural highway. Gas is still the more prevalent energy source and will be for years to come…further, not everyone will be able to afford an EV at todays prices….they tend to be more a luxury item than for the larger masses currently. I suppose as adoption increases, prices will reduce, however, it will take years, hence the suggestion for gas, hybri, PHEV and full EV options.
