Babagounj
Strength through joy
I'll be sure to tell all of my hundreds of neighbors the great news.
Only 5% of next car purchasers expect to buy all electric cars-Road and Track.
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oldngray
nowhere special
salt water and batteries are also not good.
tourists24
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And I do represent more people than you think that are like me. I'm in no bubble. I see that if you live in a big city and go to work and back day in and out it may be ok. But that's not "most" people all over. And am tired of people telling me I need to quit driving a gas guzzler and go to a piece of crap that I don't want. My son has a Kia EV because he thought he was saving the planet and is now learning that it's a pain in the butt compared to a gas car (at least in the present).
wilberforce15
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Data is what data is. You are not data.
The average car goes 12k a year including maybe a road trip or two. The EV is superior in all respects at that use.
wilberforce15
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That's why the salt water doesn't have touch the battery.
All boats and trucks have batteries. You don't let them salt hit them. This is not hard.
The dude beat nasa and you think he can't seal a battery.
wilberforce15
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Your hundreds of neighbors are also in a very small minority.
wilberforce15
Well-Known Member
I didn't tell you to switch. Kia sucks.
Why don't your people actually buy a decent one?
DriveInDriveOut
Inordinately Right
I really feel sorry for these people.
tourists24
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He did his own research. And I wasn't aware that now you have to find the "right" ones to make it worth it.
oldngray
nowhere special
Never forget that he's a Tesla fanboy
tourists24
Well-Known Member
If electric vehicles were so great, word of mouth would spread fast and soon the gas engine would be obsolete. Hasn't happened yet nor will it til the electric is "better" and worth it to switch
tourists24
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No way my son could afford that. Heck me either. Even if I could, I'd need to be darn sure it was head above heels better
wilberforce15
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Yes, you have to buy the right ones. His research sucked.
wilberforce15
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He already spent Tesla money. He just didn't get a Tesla.
wilberforce15
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It's only a matter of production. Demand outstrips years of supply. Tesla doesn't have a marketing department and doubles sales every year. 2 million in the next 12 months. 4 million in the year after that.
wilberforce15
Well-Known Member
It's most people.
tourists24
Well-Known Member
No he didnt
wilberforce15
Well-Known Member
Y'all have a good one. I'm bored now.
From Scotty Kilmer on YouTube.
EV hidden costs:
1. Purchase price.
2. Higher insurance costs. Usually 25% higher.
3. Higher maintenance costs. They need maintenance less often but very expensive when they do. The average annual repair cost for ICE cars is $650. For Tesla it's $830.
4. Cold weather degradation. If you live in a climate with large seasonal temperature swings it will degrade your battery faster.
5. Cold weather range. One hidden cost is the battery heats the interior of your car. Degrades the battery faster in a cold climate and reduces range.
6. Public charging stations can be expensive depending on provider.
7. Average cost for a fast charger in your home is $1500. That doesn't include the cost of an electrician to upgrade your home's power system and other costs.
8. Batteries need to be replaced every 8-10 years and can run $6000-$20000 depending on the make.
9. Some states are now charging higher registration fees for EV's since they don't pay gas taxes.
10. EV's have features like driver less navigation. But you have to pay a lot extra to get those features on some models. Especially Tesla.
EV hidden costs:
1. Purchase price.
2. Higher insurance costs. Usually 25% higher.
3. Higher maintenance costs. They need maintenance less often but very expensive when they do. The average annual repair cost for ICE cars is $650. For Tesla it's $830.
4. Cold weather degradation. If you live in a climate with large seasonal temperature swings it will degrade your battery faster.
5. Cold weather range. One hidden cost is the battery heats the interior of your car. Degrades the battery faster in a cold climate and reduces range.
6. Public charging stations can be expensive depending on provider.
7. Average cost for a fast charger in your home is $1500. That doesn't include the cost of an electrician to upgrade your home's power system and other costs.
8. Batteries need to be replaced every 8-10 years and can run $6000-$20000 depending on the make.
9. Some states are now charging higher registration fees for EV's since they don't pay gas taxes.
10. EV's have features like driver less navigation. But you have to pay a lot extra to get those features on some models. Especially Tesla.
Over a billion a year in 10 years! Woo-hoo!!
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