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5 Things You Won't Miss About Having an ICE Car and 2 Things You Will
Insane gas prices motivated me to buy an electric vehicle (EV) when my old ICE car lease was up. Here are things you may not expect if you are new to an EV.
After owning and driving an electric car for a few months, I have quickly come concluded ICE vehicles are going the way of the VCR. Of course, I love not spending $100 for a tank of gas weekly. But there's much more to like about EVs than just the savings at the pump.
In this piece, I will highlight some of the lesser-known facts about what I like about my Hyundai Ioniq 5 and a few things I miss about my old ICE vehicle. Of course, this car is easily my favorite car I've owned, so understand if I am biased. First, however, I will honestly assess why EVs may not be the right fit for you yet.
The thing you won't miss #1: Less space
Hands down, my favorite part of my Ioniq 5 is how comfortable it is to drive. The first car I went to when I turned 16 was a 1965 Mustang. I loved that it had no center console providing my legs and knee plenty of room. Then I drove a Clark Griswold Station Wagon. While it did little to attract women or build confidence, it was extremely…
