Let’s be honest; by 3:00 PM on a Friday, most of us are already halfway to the weekend. You’re checking the clock, closing those final tabs, and mentally preparing for the drive home.
But if you’re behind the wheel of an EV, that Friday afternoon grind feels a little different. Here’s why the shift to electric is the ultimate weekend starter.
1. The Sound of Silence (Literally)
After a week of back-to-back meetings and office chatter, the last thing you need is the roar of a combustion engine. Stepping into an EV is like entering a sensory deprivation tank minus the water. It’s just you, your favorite “Friday Feelings” playlist, and a cabin so quiet you can actually hear your own thoughts (even if those thoughts are just about what’s for dinner).
2. Skip the Servo Scramble
Is there anything worse than realizing your fuel light is blinking right as you leave the office on a Friday? The detour to a petrol station, the fumes, the queues—it’s a mood-killer. With an EV, you leave with a full tank every morning. You get to drive straight past the bowsers and head directly to the beach, the pub, or the couch.
3. The “Pre-Chill” Factor
It’s a hot afternoon in Australia. While everyone else is sprinting to their cars to crank the AC and waiting ten minutes for it to kick in, you’ve already pre-cooled your car from your phone. You step into a crisp 20°C cabin while the asphalt is melting outside. That’s not just tech; that’s a power move.
4. Instant Torque, Instant Mood Boost
There’s a specific kind of joy in the instant response of an electric motor. Zipping away from the lights (within the speed limit, of course) provides a little hit of dopamine that a sluggish petrol engine just can’t match. It’s the automotive equivalent of hitting “Send” on your final email of the week.
The Bottom Line: The weekend is about reclaiming your time and lowering your stress. If you’re still vibrating from engine noise and worrying about fuel prices, you’re doing Friday wrong.
Ready to upgrade your commute? Chat with Whip-E, our digital assistant, to see how a novated lease can get you into a silent, pre-cooled weekend machine sooner than you think.
