Donny Hacker

Irony was exactly what I thought of when I heard GM wanted to bring these things back and I'm not really sure what the point is. The market is already saturated with trucks and SUVs and if anything, what we really need is an affordable EV for the masses (love the Bolt, but it's still too pricey). Instead, we're going to end up with another high priced luxury SUV/truck that most won't be able to afford.

Yes and no - an EV is still going to put out max power while there is enough charge in the battery. Most (like my Leaf for example) build in redundancy systems to keep you going - basically you're never really at 100%, there is always a bit extra for when you get low. Some vehicles (like my Leaf and i3 for example) do have a "turtle" mode for when you get VERY low so that you can hopefully limp your way home. So in that scenario, you would see a loss of power, but it's only because it's built into the system. The solution is to keep enough juice in your EV like you do your gas vehicles. Charge times then become the issue, but those are getting much better too.

I'm having a similar issue, but I also realized that I have a pretty massive coolant leak recently. Mine only starts leaking after the truck gets hot, but even before this, the overflow was always emptying out. As far as I can tell there is no coolant getting into the engine and I'm going to see if I can get the leak fixed this weekend.

I own and drive an EV and there can be a lot to it. Given how much the average EV truck is going to cost, I'm pretty sure that contractors and other people who need work trucks will be buying them (I'm sure some exceptions notwithstanding). There are many advantages to EVs and there are also many disadvantages. Cost of charging isn't really a problem - my car costs me around two bucks to fully charge, but it can take a while. Charge times are improving and what not, but most mainstream EVs are not quite at "fill up a car with gas" level. Like many others have said, anyone who does need to go remote with their trucks, an EV just won't be practical at the moment. But again, anyone who is going to be able to afford the $75K or more for the trucks (about what the Rivian is going to cost) are more than likely only driving around town like most people with trucks.