MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • July 21, 2024
My wife and I were early adopters of electric vehicles, becoming proud owners of one of the first Chevy Bolts available in Colorado back in 2016. Fast-forward to this past year, a move to Portland, the sale of the Bolt and a trade-in of the SUV for a new electric car, our only vehicle. A looming wedding invitation in New York state sparked a touch of nervousness. Could our new Hyundai Ioniq 6 handle the journey entirely on electric power? Our worries were unfounded. There’s a lot of negativity surrounding electric vehicles, particularly regarding limited charging infrastructure and long waits. However, our experience paints a completely different picture. Compared to our days in Colorado, where vast open spaces often meant limited charging options, New England’s concentrated population centers boast a network of readily available charging stations. ~ Joe Peraino, PhD, Portland