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sigh Another one of these that focus on new cars. Most fiscally minded people, like myself, exclusively drive used cars. Even a lightly used model that is only
by vkjv 10y ago
sigh Another one of these that focus on new cars. Most fiscally minded people, like myself, exclusively drive used cars. Even a lightly used model that is only a couple of years old is significantly cheaper than a new car.
As I get more environmentally conscientious, here's what I really want to know: What is better for the environment manufacturing a branch new EV and driving it around for 5 years or picking up an existing junker that's going to be scrapped and doing the same.
- heygrady 10y agoGet a used EV! The Nissan Leaf is highly recommended as a used car. We have to build new ones -- and sell them -- before there are used ones available. http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1098554_should-i-buy-a-used-nissan-leaf-or-another-electric-car http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1098554_should-i-buy-a-u...
- vkjv 10y agoInteresting, I had assumed that EVs maintain their value better, but this link says the opposite. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!
- NotSammyHagar 10y agoTesla have held their value better because there was a shortage, but increasing supply and competition / availability of other models is putting downward pressure on used prices. But all these cars have advancing technology. My view is buying a slightly more expensive electric car today is jumpstarting the future for other people. And if you prefer, you can buy a very cheap used ev today - if doing so, the key thing is to figure out if the car has reduced range. Teslas don't generally have a problem with this because they cool the battery pack when recharging, not other cars do that.
- emp_zealoth 10y agoYou literally wreck the most expensive part of the car a little every time you drive it for more than a few miles - the battery pack! If you only trickle charge it to 80%, dont get it below 30%-20%, the pixies in the pack will stay happy and stick around. Drive hard and long, charge fast and the thing deteriorates. The worse it gets the quicker it deteriorates. So a used car you bought for 7k might be worth 0 in 2 or 4 years...
- pilom 10y agoLeafs are also dirt cheap on Craigslist. You can find 2 year old ones with <30k miles for $7000 in some cities.