{"id":5478,"date":"2023-09-04T20:02:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T08:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chargenet.studiopublica.co.nz\/?post_type=knowledge-article&p=5478"},"modified":"2023-09-07T15:32:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T03:32:00","slug":"clearing-the-air","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-article","link":"https:\/\/chargenet.studiopublica.co.nz\/knowledge-article\/clearing-the-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Clearing the air"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Clearing the air: debunking 5 common misconceptions surrounding electric vehicles<\/h2>\n

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Just like any emerging technology, electric vehicles aren\u2019t immune to criticism. A number of common misconceptions continue to circulate, despite rapid advancements in the industry meaning many of them are no longer true. We\u2019re excited to celebrate the fourth annual World EV Day by arming Kiwis with the facts about EV ownership in New Zealand. As New Zealand\u2019s EV fast-charging network, we recognise the important role we can play in making sure Kiwis are plugged into all the news and developments in the EV space.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together a list of common EV myths that need to be left in the 2010s \u2013 to help you make an informed decision about whether buying an EV in New Zealand is the right choice for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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    The limited range of EVs means a single charge won\u2019t get me where I need to go.<\/h2>\n

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    The EV industry refers to this common concern as \u2018range anxiety\u2019 which, was valid during the early stages of EV adoption when vehicles with\u00a0 limited range were the only option, meaning many Kiwis were worried about how far they could travel on a single charge. Today\u2019s reality is that there are so many choices when it comes to EVs that you\u2019re sure to find one with a range that suits your lifestyle and driving needs.<\/p>\n

    The reality:<\/h3>\n