AlpineAccess
Hard Core 4+
You're being facetious but honestly this is why the un-sexy hybrid makes a lot more sense for OHVs. The statement about needing to find service stations in the early days of automobiles and cross country travel is fine but it's not 1900 anymore and we have a very pervasive network of gasoline sources. Why not use them instead of hamstringing yourself relying on a network of fast chargers that might or might not serve your need?
And another wrinkle I might mention is a break down or recovery. Let's say you've planned to the mile but have an issue. What do you do then? Sorry, can't help with a roll over since I'd run out of juice. Getting a real charge to an out of the way place is a huddle I think that needs to be addressed before we start encouraging off highway use. Obviously a small generator is the solution, probably carried in by another truck. But that's not really a solo-friendly solution.
No intent for my comments to be taken as facetious - it was a legitimate question on the generators. I could totally see someone throw a hitch basket on an electric FJ40, plug it in, and take it on a trail (if it worked). The all electric pickups seem to be set-up well to have a drop-in generator in the bed that could plug in. I just don't know if generators have a high enough output to actually top up a vehicle like this at any meaningful speed, or more importantly, if the batteries on these can be charged while they are simultaneously discharging - regenerative braking aside, I imagine the charging ports are not set up to charge while driving due to the battery heat soaking?
100% agree on hybrids. I like hybrids more than pure electrics for my current use, but long term I expect electric tech to close the gap and make full electric a better fit for more people (maybe me too). I put 30k on a Chevy Volt (fleet vehicle at old job) and thought it was a fantastic vehicle. I've considered buying one several times, but just don't drive enough any more. Feels like Jeep/Toyota/etc. missed an opportunity to build a hybrid 4x4 that has long-range capability and big time torque and towing numbers but just because I want something doesn't mean there is a market for it.