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We seriously looked at buying a EV this past August as our 14 yr old Honda was getting tired. We ended up buying another 4 cylinder. instead Here's why That 400km range in real life is about 150km in winter, because of pushing through slush and snow plus defrost and heating the cabin drain on the battery One particular brand required you to change the drive motor(s) coolant every 15,000km plus the filter every 30,000kms. I guarantee that change will be more than any regular oil change EV's burn through tires quicker plus they use a heavy duty tire which is more expensive Several states in the US charge a yearly fee to make up the revenue loss of fuel sales that are used to maintain the roads. It's either Utah or Colorado puts a GPS unit in your EV and you are charge 1.3cents per mile. Saskatchewan has adopted a yearly fee Battery technology is changing very quickly. Guarantee that you'll get nothing for your trade in 5 yrs as it's old tech and nobody wants it. Thats why you see so many Nissan Leafs sitting on the lots.....a good vehicle.....but old tech no one wants Broken, busy and wide spread of charging areas, especially if you live in a rural area Battery efficiency drops yearly....say goodbye to your 400km range If I lived in an urban area, then an EV as a second vehicle makes sense. For me my 58mpg on the highway vehicle makes more sense.

My daughter order a Rav 4 hybred wait time 7 months,

Paid 1:31 last night.

That’s a hybrid not an EV.

Evs are great if you live down south, chargers everywhere, not so much up here. The fiberals want ev sales to double by 2026, need infrastructure to increase sales.

EVs have stalled. 100s sitting on lots that aren’t selling.

By next summer it be 1.80 a litre. I figutre we see two bucks in next few years on gas. Then everyone will run and buy ev’s. Many ev manufeactures have a wait list now 😆. Some are up to 4 years long I was told. I asked if I could put my name on that list too and they said no lol.

Super El Nino is forecasted. I used to get all excited to see the calendar change to November and then December knowing we would be riding at any minute. Only to wear out carbides, sliders, and wreck sleds riding sand, dirt, mud, and worse, in December, and early January. Now, I just wait, it will come. Last year, our first ride wasnt until Valentine's day weekend, and we still rode all the way into mid April. Out west in the mountains, we dont even think about riding until the snow depth reaches 40". Stop watching the farmers almanac telling you it is going to be a brutal winter, and getting you all amped up in September. Get a hobby, get the sleds prepped, enjoy the free time, and not burning your vacation days in December, when the conditions are terrible, and then not having any time left in march, when the conditions are awesome. You just have to change your thinking... The snow will come. Ski

I custom-built this sled specifically for early season riding.

I like that idea. Guessin' you ride with Doos' behind you? 🙃 In all seriousness - my second pair has always been thin. A trick I learned from the TekVest company owner. Let the heat get into your hands from the grips by wearing thin leather gloves. But as I age, no longer liking that as much. Second pair will be big ol' mitts for the reasons you outlined. Thanks.