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The potential for a massive jump in battery chemistry is why I personally have not purchased a BEV yet. I'm leasing a LEAF, which has been great overall, but I'
by woeirua 5y ago
The potential for a massive jump in battery chemistry is why I personally have not purchased a BEV yet. I'm leasing a LEAF, which has been great overall, but I'm not going to buy until the battery chemistry is settled here in a few years. There's a high probability that every BEV on the road today will be considered antiquated (and potentially unsafe) in 5 years.
- 01100011 5y agoYep. I feel like buying an EV now is like buying a $50,000 PC that will be obsolete the minute I take it home. EVs are insanely awesome though. I'm leasing a 2019 Bolt and after a month or so it's the best car I've ever driven. EV torque is a blast. With the type of driving I do I'm able to get by on a Type I charger at my apartment and a rare visit to a public charging station. I think one-pedal mode helps because I'm barely ever using the brakes.
- bryanlarsen 5y agoYes, if you can wait it's probably best to do so. But if you can't wait I imagine an EV bought today will hold its value a lot better than an ICE vehicle.
- woeirua 5y agoNot clear that’s the case. BEV will become more common as production ramps up. Unit costs will come down. No way BEV are the dominant form of transportation at a sales price >$40k.