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I don’t want an EV because it’s too freaking expensive. That’s basically the only reason at this point.
by loloquwowndueo 2y ago
I don’t want an EV because it’s too freaking expensive. That’s basically the only reason at this point.
- tzs 2y agoIn the US if you buy before the tax credits go away you can get a Chevy Equinox EV for around $27500.
- johnea 2y agoI bought a used 2023 Nissan Leaf for $15K. It had 18K miles on it, 150 miles of range on a full charge, and still 5 years on the battery warranty, and 2 years on the bumper to bumper warranty. I did admittedly find a good deal, but this is not unobtainium A friend wanted one of those licensed electric golf carts to drive around town, it cost more than my car. With off-peak charging, (and the cost of gasoline in San Diego) I expect the car to pay for itself in fuel savings in ~5 years. How many years will it take an inexpensive gasoline car to pay for itself?
- loloquwowndueo 2y agolol at that level of “good deal” one could find a recent low-mileage gas car for half what you paid. $7500k will pay for a lot of gas.
- johnea 2y agoYes, about 2 years worth at my 300 mile/week usage and San Diego $5/gal gas price. After which, the gas car continues to use gas, and I continue to save $3000/year by not buying gas... But your comparison is valid. You could also compare the saving of the small, gas efficient, car to the choice of buying giant, low milage truck or SUV. BTW, this good deal was not a once in a lifetime thing. I see EVs in this price range on craigslist routinely...