CMYK4Life
Well-known member
After I parked the Leaf this morning I passed a group of guys in their 50's and 60's. These guys typically are 30 mins early to work each day, back into their parking spots, and just watch people arrive and go into the building.
One of them rides a 3 wheeled Harley-Davidson chopper/touring bike in the summer. I think he noticed/found out that my car was an EV today. The motorcyle guy and his friend, F250 guy, stared me down as I walked to the building. Motorcycle guy had this intense confused/dissaproval look on his face. So, I 'gave him the nod' and waved. As if to say, 'hello I see you too'
I have worked here for 7 years and these old guys never gave me any grief. I have owned this car 2 months people treat me differently....
Its not just these guys in the parkinglot either. Some people get offensive towards EV's (and instantly transition into politics) or get really defensive about their car of choice after I respond (with facts or a joke) to whatever snarky comment they made to me. They start justifying their range anxiety to me and how an EV would never meet their needs.
I dont really care about them and their situation. The car works for me so I drive it. What they choose to do for transportation has nothing to do with me. Just because I have this car does not mean I am looking at everyone else judging their car choice, its carbonfootprint, or MPG. I am the same dude who had the 2003 Ford sedan 2 months ago, my wife drives an SUV, and we have an American flag at our house!
Im tellin ya; owning a Leaf can be tough when you live in a city with a GM plant that makes SUV's and you live an hour from Detroit. People in Michigan can be critical of EV's (and their owners)!
Does anyone else live in an area where EV's are not really accepted/supported/considered 'normal'?
One of them rides a 3 wheeled Harley-Davidson chopper/touring bike in the summer. I think he noticed/found out that my car was an EV today. The motorcyle guy and his friend, F250 guy, stared me down as I walked to the building. Motorcycle guy had this intense confused/dissaproval look on his face. So, I 'gave him the nod' and waved. As if to say, 'hello I see you too'
I have worked here for 7 years and these old guys never gave me any grief. I have owned this car 2 months people treat me differently....
Its not just these guys in the parkinglot either. Some people get offensive towards EV's (and instantly transition into politics) or get really defensive about their car of choice after I respond (with facts or a joke) to whatever snarky comment they made to me. They start justifying their range anxiety to me and how an EV would never meet their needs.
I dont really care about them and their situation. The car works for me so I drive it. What they choose to do for transportation has nothing to do with me. Just because I have this car does not mean I am looking at everyone else judging their car choice, its carbonfootprint, or MPG. I am the same dude who had the 2003 Ford sedan 2 months ago, my wife drives an SUV, and we have an American flag at our house!
Im tellin ya; owning a Leaf can be tough when you live in a city with a GM plant that makes SUV's and you live an hour from Detroit. People in Michigan can be critical of EV's (and their owners)!
Does anyone else live in an area where EV's are not really accepted/supported/considered 'normal'?