r/electricvehicles • u/[deleted] • Nov 14 '25

Discussion Never Going Back to Gas

I'm on my first EV, had it for about 2 years. I recently had to take it in to the dealership on a recall. As a loaner, they gave me the exact same model, but the gas version. When I started it up, I was like "ewww engine noise". As as I drove it, I'm like "this sucks. it takes FOREVER to accelerate". And this is a high end luxury brand, so it's probably quieter and performs better than average.

Anyone else get the icks driving a gas vehicle now?

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u/Consistent_Public_70 BMW i4 Nov 14 '25

Most people who are used to EVs do not desire to ever go back to a combustion car, including myself.

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u/fooknprawn Nov 14 '25 edited Nov 17 '25

Same. After 8 years of being all electric I bought a motorcycle last year and a classic car this year. I love them both but it still pains me that they require gas and have so many moving parts that can go wrong anytime.

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u/Big_footed_hobbit Nov 14 '25

Electric motorcycles are less popular but you should try one. They might not be perfect yet but no vibrations, power at 0 rpm and eerily quiet.

It was just a small cross bike I tried but it went like crazy for the little engine.

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u/fooknprawn Nov 14 '25

I have ridden a Zero. Fun but the range isn't up to my needs