Put in a 1200cc bug engine, it will get great milage... if that's the goal. What exactly is the goal of an EV buggy. I would have that thing on max power and suck all it's juice dry in ten minutes. I can see an EV grocery getter or commuter, because you can plug it in at home where there is an open and functioning charging outlet. I cannot use an EV for a road trip either, I don't like to stop, and if I do it's pit stop style. Plus, with my luck, once I get to the charging station, it would probably be occupied(just like the bathroom stall) or out of service(just like the bathroom stall). Other than that I'm a big fan of EV!
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