Top 8 Common Myths About Electric Vehicles

Despite their rapid adoption in Canada and worldwide, EVs and how they work are often still misunderstood. Whether you're considering buying your first electric vehicle or just curious about how they work, it's important to separate fact from fiction and truth from misconception. Our team at EVFinder is here to bust these top common myths about electric vehicles once and for all.

1. EVs don't have enough driving range

Ah yes, the dreaded range anxiety. Many people still worry about running out of charge halfway to the grocery store. In reality, most of the EVs in the market today can travel 300–500 km easily on a single charge. Considering the average Canadian city commute is 50 km or less each day, most of us could drive almost all week before plugging in for a charge. Of course, if you're planning on driving across the country, then you'll need to make a few more stops at the charger.

2. Charging takes hours

Fast chargers can add 300 km of range in as fast as 30 minutes. That's basically the time it takes to go shop for groceries and grab a coffee. Overnight charging at home is even easier: just plug it in and let your car charge up while you sleep.

3. EVs are more expensive

Sure, some EVs come with luxury price tags, but there are plenty of affordable models in the market today. It may be true that the upfront cost of an electric vehicle could be more compared to its internal combustion engine (ICE) model equivalent. But don't forget - EVs don't need gas or oil changes. Over time, you'll spend less money.

4. EV batteries don't last long

Worried about EV battery life? Don't. Most EV batteries are covered by 8-year / 160,000 km warranties, with many offering additional protection options. In fact, studies show they retain most of their capacity way beyond that. Many automakers continue to spend effort on research and development to further improve battery technologies and durability.

5. There aren't enough charging stations to go around

Did you know that there are 33,767 public charging ports installed at 12,955 public charging stations across Canada? In BC alone, there are over 5,000 charging stations as of Summer 2025, with more on the way thanks to the Federal Government of Canada's recent announcement to invest $22.7 million in BC's charging infrastructure. In Ontario, over 11,000 public EV chargers have been installed. If you have a home charger installed, then it's basically like waking up every morning with a "full tank", further reducing the need to ever use public chargers.

6. EVs don't go far in cold weather

Sure. Cold temperatures have been shown to reduce battery range, but automakers have specifically designed today's EVs for Canadian winters. EVs generally lose more fuel economy in colder weather, but a lot of this has to do with cabin heating, and won't impact the vast majority of trips in your vehicle. Using convenient preconditioning features, while plugged into a home charger, can help tremendously, as these features allow the driver to warm the battery and the vehicle cabin before even getting into the car.

7. EVs aren't fun to drive

Who's spreading false rumours? EVs are ridiculously fun to drive when you think about the instant acceleration and torque, the smooth rides, and whisper-quiet interiors. Many EVs can go from 0-100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds, which means they're actually zippier than their gas model equivalents.

8. EVs can't handle road trips

Yes, they can! An EV can handle road trips as a gas vehicle. Charging your EV on a road trip is no different from filling up a gas vehicle at the gas station. With expanding charging networks and apps that map chargers along your route, road-tripping in an EV is totally doable. Try EVFinder's charging station map. Sure, you'll need to wait a bit longer while charging, but long drives are way better with stretch breaks anyway.