Its very funny considering I have done 40-60+ mile trips on roads ranging from 45-55 MPH. Everytime I check estimated mileage I still have a 38-45 miles at %50 charge. This is in eco, but I add a minimum of 260 lbs of weight plus whatever I buy from the grocery store. 8-20lbs easy. Lets not even mention the wind resistance i add by being 6'3" or I that I don't have range anxiety with a less than stellar charging infrastructure in my area. I dont even bother going to a charge station by my house unless i know I want to ride more later in the day and I'm at %50. I cant for the life of me understand how someone can be so clueless\lazy if its your job to write articles.
If any one did a 20 mile radius from their house and see just how far that is, maybe they would change their tune. Living in GA you will need a car for if any reason at all, things are far apart. If I am loosing an estimated 5-10 miles because of speed and weight there really isn't a problem for someone in a big city. Am I saving the planet, no. Did I buy this to save on gas, no. Would I buy an electric car, no. Did I buy it as an easy intro into motorcycling and having fun, yes. Would this work for everyone, of course not. That article was bad on epic proportions.