Re:Ford's answer to EV supply chain hell: Cheaper batteries
by adrianN on Monday July 25, 2022 @01:36AM
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Just out of curiosity: is a car really the best option for a 6 mile round trip? That's a distance where I'd consider walking.
Re:Ford's answer to EV supply chain hell: Cheaper batteries
by jsjohnst on Monday July 25, 2022 @08:05AM
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> Just out of curiosity: is a car really the best option for a 6 mile round trip? That's a distance where I'd consider walking.
Walking!? So 1.5-2hrs each way to get to work? On really hot or cold days, that’s going to be torturous. Had you suggested riding a bike or maybe a scooter/moped I’d have not said anything, but suggesting folks walk that distance felt a bit off the mark.
That said, 20% degradation after 10 years isn't a huge deal for me. I'm sure in that time, battery replace/refurbishment will be much cheaper. There is a company in Oregan that will replace a 40kwh Leaf pack for $7000 .