As soon as there is no longer a risk that we may be shut out of our state, we will resume our pre-COVID travel plans. During the peak of COVID, various states in Australia abruptly closed their borders, leaving tourists trapped and subjecting them to onerous quarantine requirements for months. We weren’t willing to take the risk of leaving Queensland. Hence, we decided to travel to Winton in the west.
This time, though, we will be traveling south into Victoria and New South Wales, so charging shouldn’t be as exciting. On the seaside, electric vehicles are well-served. We’re talking about the treatment we might receive when we stop by former acquaintances and stay with family members while traveling. Some of them experience phobias related to electric vehicles. maybe electrica odium
As soon as we made contact with the people we’ll be meeting, we got a taste of this. Some are concerned for our safety and are leery of the Tesla Model 3. Some believe that due to a lack of electrons on the roadway, we may never arrive. My old aunt in Murwillumbah, a fervent anti-vaxxer who thinks Elon is a devil-possessed cult leader, represents the extreme. Simply stay still, you say? Not an option because it might be our last opportunity to see her.
Many of the unfavorable remarks we receive are the result of ignorance. There may be some jealousy involved. I called my cousin and inquired about the price of a Tesla after hearing some odd remarks over the phone. He said, “Four hundred thousand dollars.” That false information was simple to disprove.
We have a ton of knowledge to impart, including information on battery life and recycling, the advantages of EVs for the environment, as well as the advantages for the grid. As long as people are ready to believe and listen. It’s as though buying an automobile for personal use has turned into a philosophical or ideological debate. It is only an automobile. But is it?
We will provide everyone with test drives in the hopes that this will assist remove some obstacles and prompt real queries that can be addressed. such as inquiries into cost reductions, traffic infractions, and safety. And we can enjoy ourselves! Fast acceleration and fart mode should make them giggle. However, I must keep in mind to instruct auntie to turn her head back before we launch to make sure Tess is the one producing those noises.
Ross, my older brother, would get irritated whenever I brought up electric automobiles, so I stopped. He is now the one to bring up the topic after three years since he has begun to see mentions in the mainstream media and advertisements on television. It merely takes time and persistence for attitudes to shift. We won’t let our fear of electric vehicles prevent us from visiting family and friends.
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