Owners share the habits they picked up without realizing, from home charging to quieter drives

A Reddit thread in r/ElectricVehicles asked EV owners to share habits they picked up without noticing, and the responses show how electrification quietly changes daily routines. Many said plugging in at home started to feel like topping off a phone rather than making a separate trip, while others reported no longer checking gas prices because they don’t visit fuel stations as often. Sound also emerged as a theme: after adjusting to quieter cars, some drivers said internal-combustion vehicles feel more intrusive. One commenter described feeling “offended” driving an ICE loaner. The post frames the shift as consumer-focused convenience, especially for those who can charge at home, plus potential cost savings through typically cheaper per-mile electricity and fewer maintenance items like oil changes.