This is only for tree-huggers who don't mind taking all the time in the world and all kinds of trouble to get somewhere, right?

This is for anyone who intends to go to a backcountry location, and doesn't want to be part of the climate catastrophe. It works fine, I've done it many, many times, to very remote and distant places, and I wrote this to tell you how it goes and help you get used to it. A few things are a little bit different from ICEV travel (internal combustion vehicle), and a few simple ways to do this are not well known.  But all you need is just a few hints.

You can't get to really distant places in EVs, can you? 

Absolutely you can.  Those are the only places I go, pretty much. Get yourself an EV that's appropriate for roadtripping, and follow our hints.

How will this save me money?

According to many reports, the long-term operating costs of EVs are much, much lower than ICEVs. The maintenance is almost negligible and plugging in at home is a small fraction of the cost of buying gas. In one example, it's 2-4 times cheaper.

No one is pretending that EVs are super-cheap, particularly those most suitable for long road trips. If you want to maximize your economic gain, I can't tell you much about that, but I do know that the EV situation is so dynamic now that between gluts of new EVs, gluts of used EVs, sales and incentives now and again, there are amazing deals out there; keep an eye out and be open to used vehicles.

Most people I know look for an EV that really fits their needs, will make them happy, and is not crazy-expensive. (There are $80k+ EVs out there; that rarefied experience is not covered on our site.) So, in getting an EV that fulfills your backcountry needs, that you otherwise love, and in addition, that makes you feel good for doing your part for the Earth and the Climate Crisis, you can find happiness and fulfillment. If you save a few $$$s along that way, that's great too. 

EVs don't really do anything for the environment if you consider mining, what do you say to that? EVs don't work in winter. EVs are super-expensive. Right?

It's really not your fault, don't feel bad. You're the unwitting victim of propoganda.  Just read our page on EV Myths, and you'll be fine. 

Do you accept donations/sponsorships? 

Absolutely.  Just email. 

We particularly need a donation of a backcountry capable UV for a EBA ambassador Famous Backcountry Person. We can't really directly accept your donation of e.g. a $100,000 Lucid or an $80k Rivian, because we have to stay brand neutral, and because we are like soooooooo ethical.  But we do want to give one to Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, and Conrad Anker. No, we don't have an agreement with them on this, but you know, as soon as we have, e.g. a tricked out Rivian for them, we'll mention it to them next time we see them.