I bought my first electric motorcycle in December 2015. I thought many would immediately follow suit. I was wrong. Change is slow. Folks are reluctant to leave what they know for something new. But slowly people are changing their chip.
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2014 Renault Zoe. 22kWh battery. Range is 100km. Battery is part of antiquated leasing program. So in theory I will get a new battery when degradation goes below 85%.
Renault ceased the leasing program several years ago. When the car first came out, it was uncertain how long the batteries would last. I pay 69€ per month. It turns out to be like battery insurance. I didn’t have a choice. Renault makes several EVs. They aren’t available in the US.
I bought one of the smaller zeros a couple of years ago. It's got a range of about 120miles. It's great for running into town and around town, it'll comfortably reach the speed limit. But it's not suitable for touring. I like it but still need conventional bike(s) as well
Touring, vacations or road trips whether by car or motorcycle require special consideration. My EV car is 11 years old with a range of 62 miles. If I ever take a vacation with greater distances, I will go by train or rent a vehicle.
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So you just lease the battery? Or how does that program work?