GRAND Magazine - Winter 2024 - 18

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We returned to the showroom. As
Gary and James continued to discuss
all the features of the car, I was
struck by Gary's enthusiasm
and excitement. I know
him to be a gadget guy.
In fact, when it came
to the Five Stages of
Technology Adopters,
Gary is a 1 or 2, whereas
I am a 5:
1. Innovators. (Gary had founded and
sold a high-technology company.)
2. Early Adopters. (Something new?
Gary's on it.)
3. Early Majority.
4. Late Majority.
5. Laggards. (I am definitely in this category.
I still don't understand why Palm Pilots
and Blackberries fell by the wayside.)
Anyway, back to the showroom ... as I sat
there half-listening to them talk, I was aware
of a sudden shift in my thinking. It dawned
on me that it would take minimal effort on
my part to foster Gary's joy and excitement.
I interrupted them and said to Gary, " I
think we should get the silver blue Ioniq 6
Limited. " Gary was gobsmacked for two reasons.
First, I was then and there suggesting
a purchase, and second, I was saying we
should get the top-of-the-line model with
18 GRAND WINTER 2023
I did have a bit of an anxiety attack
one afternoon while running an
errand. It started to sprinkle, and
I was like, " Oh, poop (or words
to that effect), how do I turn
on the wipers? " Not to worry,
they turned themselves on,
and since then, I have learned
how to manage them manually if
need be. I am slowly getting comall
the bells and whistles.
My guy, never at a loss for words, stared
at me and finally said, " Really? Are you
sure? " I was sure. We did the paperwork,
and after it was prepped, James delivered
the car to us that evening.
The next morning, as Gary was heading
out our front door early, I asked him where
he was going. He said he wanted to go look
at our new car. He laughingly asked me if
I thought it would be strange if he took a
chair to the garage, got comfortable, and
just stared at the car. We live in a condo,
and I thought it would be strange.
So, where am I with this purchase of an
EV? My driving needs are simple and are
being more than met. I can handle Drive,
Reverse, Neutral, and Park and access my
two NPR radio stations, the news and classical
music.
fortable with the car's many features.
I have no regrets about our impulsive
purchase of this car. It pleases me no end
that Gary enthusiastically continues to
acquaint himself with all the features by
viewing videos, joining chat rooms, reading
the manual, and talking with his car-loving
friends. And daily, he thanks me for supporting
his dream of owning an EV.
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