ABS brakes are automatically applied in emergency stops. Energy spent climbing uphill is recovered on the way down, rather than wasted burning up brakes. No clutch, no gear shift, full power is available as soon as you step on the pedal. You just concentrate on steering and stopping, there is no engine to start, no clutch to engage, no difficult hill-side starts, no problem with stalling, no tense parallel parking episodes. All Driver Training courses should use EVs.
Energy independence is surprisingly affordable, especially in Southern California.
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