range anxiety
EV driver's dread
Range anxiety is the fear that an electric vehicle won't have enough battery charge to reach its destination or a charging station.
The term emerged with the rise of EVs, when charging infrastructure was sparse and battery range limited: I'd buy an electric car, but range anxiety keeps me in my hybrid.
As charging networks expand, range anxiety has lessened for many drivers.
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