Many Chinese OEMS like BYD are already providing good route planning and soc calculation based on route including elevations, but most others don't. Truly, the OEMs need to look at EVs as not just a new line of Vehicles with the prime mover as a motor instead of engines. Like the design too, they are now making SUV formats so un-aerodynamic that there is a energy loss of upto 6kwh/ 100km. I wish that they would look at EVs as a completely different way of mobility. And it's not future mobility, it's now. Bring it today when it's possible. Coming back to infotainment, I would like to add a couple more wishes to your list.
1. They must provide a driving pattern v/s range chart as a historical and graphical representation with a summary of ambient temp and AC fan speed etc. Not much different than what health apps are doing today for our physical health. And none of what you and I are asking for is difficult. But clearly, the OEMs and CPOs are guarding data like hoarders because of their conventional mindset. They should open their minds and hearts to sharing data for the market to be more permeable for adoption of EVs
2. This is more from a environment conscious view, it would be great to see a CO2 offset on the dash board showing how much CO2 emissions was avoided and if possible also how much more to go before you offset the emissions released for producing that EV.
CPOs really need to stop being conservative about roaming and share not only static data but availability also, as you mentioned. This can be the most powerful weapon in the arsenal to destroy range anxiety, and most important, implement plug and charge too.
Thank you Chirag for the lovely comment. You do bring about points that should be included in the list. Data hoarding doesn't help anyone. Trust is a big factor to enable cooperation. It is very difficult to establish trust among Indian companies/
Fantastic wishlist Priyans.
Many Chinese OEMS like BYD are already providing good route planning and soc calculation based on route including elevations, but most others don't. Truly, the OEMs need to look at EVs as not just a new line of Vehicles with the prime mover as a motor instead of engines. Like the design too, they are now making SUV formats so un-aerodynamic that there is a energy loss of upto 6kwh/ 100km. I wish that they would look at EVs as a completely different way of mobility. And it's not future mobility, it's now. Bring it today when it's possible. Coming back to infotainment, I would like to add a couple more wishes to your list.
1. They must provide a driving pattern v/s range chart as a historical and graphical representation with a summary of ambient temp and AC fan speed etc. Not much different than what health apps are doing today for our physical health. And none of what you and I are asking for is difficult. But clearly, the OEMs and CPOs are guarding data like hoarders because of their conventional mindset. They should open their minds and hearts to sharing data for the market to be more permeable for adoption of EVs
2. This is more from a environment conscious view, it would be great to see a CO2 offset on the dash board showing how much CO2 emissions was avoided and if possible also how much more to go before you offset the emissions released for producing that EV.
CPOs really need to stop being conservative about roaming and share not only static data but availability also, as you mentioned. This can be the most powerful weapon in the arsenal to destroy range anxiety, and most important, implement plug and charge too.
Thank you Chirag for the lovely comment. You do bring about points that should be included in the list. Data hoarding doesn't help anyone. Trust is a big factor to enable cooperation. It is very difficult to establish trust among Indian companies/
The MG shows CO2 offset.