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Re:What’s up with Austin? by vehemenz on Friday June 24, 2022 @10:09AM (#31862091)
A good petrol car can be bought used for $15-20k. Comparing the price of a new one to an EV is a false equivalency because you can't buy used EVs for anywhere near that.

TCO only favors EVs if you drive enough to offset fuel, oil changes, and maintenance. All bets are off if you replace the battery.

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Re:What’s up with Austin? by bravetraveler on Friday June 24, 2022 @10:42AM (#31862730)
Heck, for a third of that.

You probably won't get something with all the features one would want, but it'll be a safe and reliable ride

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Re:What’s up with Austin? by vageli on Friday June 24, 2022 @10:18AM (#31862267)
> A good petrol car can be bought used for $15-20k. Comparing the price of a new one to an EV is a false equivalency because you can't buy used EVs for anywhere near that.

You can definitely find a used EV for under 20k.

https://www.carvana.com/cars/nissan-leaf-under-15k

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Re:What’s up with Austin? by vehemenz on Friday June 24, 2022 @11:30AM (#31863733)
The presence of low-range EVs—many of which need battery or tire replacements—doesn't really change the point. A similarly priced Honda Fit from the same model year is a better value due to its low maintenance costs, fuel economy, and infinite range.
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