The Very Basics of Electric Vehicles

A Plain English Starting Point for First Time EV Buyers

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Randy Schimka

Verlag:

Independently Published

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36899156

EAN: 9798191070414

Erhältlich:

Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Di, 08.09.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 28.25

Beschreibung

If everything you've read about electric vehicles feels like it's written for people who already own one - full of jargon, hot takes, and half-finished explanations - this book is the one built for you instead. The Very Basics of Electric Vehicles is a short, plain-English starting point for anyone taking their first real look at going electric. No hype, no politics, no assuming you already know what a kilowatt-hour is. Just clear, honest answers to the questions people actually ask before they buy: How far can it really go. What does charging actually involve. Is it going to cost me a fortune. Will the battery wear out. Written by Randy Schimka, who spent over 35 years in the electric utility industry with the last 15 focused on clean transportation, this book skips the sales pitch and gives you the straight story - including the tradeoffs, not just the upsides. Inside, you'll learn:. How an EV actually works, in plain terms - no engineering background required. What really determines range, and why it changes with weather, speed, and driving habits. The real difference between Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging. How to charge at home, what it costs, and why to always get a permit. How EV costs actually compare to gas - cost per mile, total cost of ownership, and where the real savings show up. What battery degradation really looks like (and why it's usually not what you fear). The most common EV myths, debunked with real information. A clear framework for deciding whether an EV is the right fit for your life - and how to choose the right model once you decide. Whether you're commute-curious, environmentally motivated, or just tired of gas station prices, this book gives you the vocabulary and the confidence to move forward - without feeling like you need an engineering degree to do it. The Very Basics of Electric Vehicles is Book 1 in Randy Schimka's EV series, which also includes his in-depth buyer's guide and his guide to EV road trips - for readers ready to go deeper once they've got the basics down.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

Randy Schimka

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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