The Best Electric Cars For Rural Areas Here are some compelling options that could make rural living with an EV much easier. About 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas. EVs remain a tough sell for those buyers—for reasons that have little to do with politics or obstinance.
EV charging infrastructure is scarce in rural drivers. Rural drivers traveling longer distances need more range than typical EV owners. Rough roads demand more off-road capability than a typical EV possesses.
EVs that do meet those requirements are often prohibitively expensive. Unsurprisingly, rural EV uptick is 40 percent lower than in urban areas . However, we could see EVs make headway beyond early adopters in rural areas.
Battery range is improving. EV options are proliferating. Tax credits bring down upfront costs.
Rural owners may benefit most from not paying for gas and reduced maintenance costs. Here are some compelling options that could make rural living with an EV much easier. Gallery: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado RST EV First Drive Best EV for Rural Areas: Chevrolet Silverado EV Starting MSRP: $96,495 EPA Range: 440 miles The Chevy Silverado EV is the non-Lucid range king, with a max range of 440 miles.
That's enough to do any reasonable round-trip commute. That's enough to deliver ample range still while towing. Super Cruise hands-free driving can make those miles feel less taxing.
The Silverado EV delivers a smooth ride over rough pavement, even with 24-inch wheels. Its lightning-quick 3.