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Right now, electric cars are still at a disadvantage because of lower production volumes. It's not only the material cost of the battery and the motor that make
by MilaM 3y ago
Right now, electric cars are still at a disadvantage because of lower production volumes. It's not only the material cost of the battery and the motor that makes them more expensive, but also the share of the development costs that each sale has to recoup. In the not so distant future I think petrol and diesel cars are going to be at a disadvantage because of this.
I still own a quite old (12 years, but low mileage) petrol car, because I don't drive a lot and really only need it for errands in my city. In this scenario it's very hard to justify buying an almost new electric car. The used ones available on the market right now are still not very attractive in my opinion.
- anon373839 3y agoThat’s not the only thing. Electric vehicles are generally cheaper-built compared to gasoline cars at the same price point. They have cost- and weight-saving compromises that make them tangibly feel less valuable.
- MilaM 3y agoThey are cheaper built because of the high share of R&D cost each car has to contribute.
- dangus 3y agoI read an article that said that Tesla leads luxury vehicle satisfaction above Lexus (JD Power), that satisfaction was growing as of 2022, young men drive luxury car sales, and that those young men primarily shop based on technology. Surprise surprise, quality of materials per dollar isn’t always what guides buying decisions. If that was the case, brands like Lincoln, Jeep, Dodge, and Maserati would be gone by now. This is probably why Tesla emphasizes speed and performance in its marketing, because it is a spec where EVs are very price competitive. If you’re a young man who wants a fast car (a pretty common desire in that demographic) you’ll have a hard time finding gas cars as cheap as a Model 3 that can get to 60MPH in 3 seconds.