Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working

Re:Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working by DoctorMckay101 on Friday November 03, 2023 @06:58AM (#38126883)

Tbh, that is exactly my situation. I have a 3rd or 4th hand Ford from 2007 or so that I got for $2k about two years ago. It is parked in my garage and I seldom use it. I bike to work, I use public transport whenever I can.

I would buy an EV, I love those things. But between fitting a charger in the garage and getting a reasonably priced 2nd hand EV I would have to expend like $20+k. Which is much MUCH more than what I would save up in fuel through its lifespan. Not really happening unless I get some help from the government to purchase an EV and my town hall puts up some chargers near.

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Re:Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working by sitkack on Friday November 03, 2023 @08:42AM (#38127863)

I have an old Nissan leaf that I bought for $5k and it gets about 60 miles per charge from the driveway.

You solution is ideal and I don’t think you should change a thing. I’d love to see more personal car sharing, both electric and gas. Electric cars with a range over 200 is a big waste of battery that should go towards something else, like a bicycle.

Even my old car is the equivalent of 50 electric bicycles.

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Re:Auto execs are coming clean: EVs aren't working by PH95VuimJjqBqy on Friday November 03, 2023 @10:23AM (#38129215)

I don't know how often you use it, but make sure it doesn't sit too long as that can actually harm the vehicle.

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