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Re:Norway's electric cars zip to new record: almost a third ... by TheBeardKing on Wednesday January 02, 2019 @02:58PM (#18809562)
Genuinely curious and prioritize frugality, how will I save money buying any EV over a 2-3 yeard old Civic or Corolla? Gas is <$2 gallon here.
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Re:Norway's electric cars zip to new record: almost a third ... by jsendros on Wednesday January 02, 2019 @03:08PM (#18809659)
Owner of both a gas and electric vehicle here (Ford + Tesla).

Gas is still way cheaper. Electric (specifically Tesla) is way more convenient. All EVs will soon be more convenient as fast charging options become more available for all EVs.

I bet as EVs get cheaper, so does gasoline because of dropping demand. I doubt EVs will beat gas on long-term-ownership-cost within the next 5 years.

*EDIT: Should've noted I also live in the northeastern US which is probably relevant for both price and convenience factors.

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Re:Norway's electric cars zip to new record: almost a third ... by nikivi on Wednesday January 02, 2019 @03:10PM (#18809680)
I would imagine EV will hold value better the more into the future we get vs gasoline.
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