• Nollij@sopuli.xyz
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    11 months ago

    The honest answer for right now, which will likely cause an emotional response, is to just rent a different car for these rare needs. Or plan around chargers en route, which will likely be a frustrating experience.

    The savings you’ll get day-to-day will more than cover your rental fees.

    • tburkhol@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      You’re right. I got my current (smallish) car with the explanation that I could just rent a truck when I want to haul hobby materials, but the practical inconvenience of that rental has meant that I just don’t, and consequently haven’t done any big hobby projects in years. When I imagine renting an EV booster battery, I imagine it being easy, convenient, and reasonably priced, unlike literally everything else in the automotive market.

      And there is different emotional content in using your own vehicle vs any alternative.