Everyday EV, Extraordinary Questions
Ask any EV owner what people say when they find out they drive electric, and you’re guaranteed at least one chuckle, sometimes a full-on laugh. Even in 2025, the myths are alive and well. “Can you drive it in the rain?” “How long until you replace the battery?” And the perennial favorite: “What do you do when it runs out—change the AA batteries?”
Turns out, EV ownership isn’t just about electrons—it’s about education, too.
From Family Curiosity to Flat-Out Hilarity
One Reddit user shared how their mom genuinely believed the EV battery had to be replaced when it was empty—like tossing out a pair of Duracells. Another joked that they kept extra AAs in the trunk “just in case,” while one clever prankster went as far as sprinkling AA batteries under their car to fake a “power leak.” The internet delivered, and so did the laughs.
Then there’s the coworker who asked if an EV can be washed without electrocuting the driveway. Spoiler alert: yes, it can—no rubber gloves or industrial-size rice bags required.
Range Anxiety, Charger Confusion, and Winter Myths
Many still assume EVs only work in warm weather or can’t go more than 50 miles without a panic attack. But seasoned owners tell a different story: weekend getaways, road trips across Europe, and charging at home while you sleep are just part of the EV life. One driver even stayed toasty in their cabin during a winter storm—watching Netflix while the car gently sipped power for hours.
Yes, range drops a bit in extreme cold. But for 99% of real-world use, modern EVs are doing just fine—minus the drama.
Laugh Now, Learn Later
These questions aren’t dumb—they’re just part of change. Every awkward assumption or oddball query is a sign that we’re still early in the EV shift. And the next time someone asks if your EV works when it’s cloudy? Smile, plug in, and say: “Only when Mercury’s in retrograde.”
