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It's a very specific perspective to assume that the sticker price is relevant. Almost no-one I know owns a new car regardless of their income bracket. 5-10 yea
by throwaway22032 3y ago
It's a very specific perspective to assume that the sticker price is relevant.
Almost no-one I know owns a new car regardless of their income bracket. 5-10 years old is the norm. Many have cars that are just on the cusp of the emissions regulations (approx 15-20 year old petrol car in London).
A car that costs 3K is perfectly serviceable, you can drive across the country with it. I don't think I could find an electric car with even a 200 mile range for less than five times that.
Since the Ukraine war electricity has been more expensive than petrol too.
- azherebtsov 3y agoI totally agree with you. When I’m thinking about switching to, say Tesla X, I need to explain myself how that could be cheaper during lifetime (how long is that by the way?)? The sticker tag is 10 times of the money I paid for my used one and on top of that insurance will cost as much as another used one. Only the first year of owning Tesla x will cost as eleven cars like I have now. But that comparison would be more fair if I will compare with used Tesla. Not too many around though.