This was a concern for EVs built 15 years ago but batteries now last 300k-500k

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May 3, 2024
3:52:31pm

delux_247 All-American

This was a concern for EVs built 15 years ago but batteries now last 300k-500k

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delux_247

Bio page: delux_247
Joined: Feb 21, 2008
Last login: Jan 9, 2025
Total posts: 10,560 (279 FO)

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I love EVs, and Plugin Hybrids, but I really feel like the market doesn't want

paulb

5/3/24 2:33pm

I had an Ev and loved it but sold it bc I can’t do road trips with it

5/3/24 2:36pm

They are too expensive in general to be a commuter only car and people do not

Ycrazy

5/3/24 2:36pm

I see the value of a hybrid but not a true EV

Hinta

5/3/24 2:39pm

Used model 3 long ranges are in the mid $20k's.. + $4k fed rebate.. what you save in gas covers the payment.

TheLost

5/3/24 3:52pm

I just got a 2021 Model 3 with 43k miles for $20k

5/3/24 5:03pm

If the cost to replace the EV battery would come down interest would rise

Croweater

5/3/24 3:11pm

Battery concerns is what keeps me from considering an EV right now.

LilToney

5/3/24 3:21pm

This was a concern for EVs built 15 years ago but batteries now last 300k-500k

delux_247

5/3/24 3:52pm

Yup.. and replacement costs have plummeted. You'll replace an ICE engine before an EV battery.

TheLost

5/3/24 3:54pm

Without massive government support (rich men’s welfare), EV’s would not exist.

Bluforever

5/3/24 3:17pm

I assume you put GM and Chrysler in that group right? When the government spent $80billion to keep them alive?

TheLost

5/3/24 3:56pm

I disagreed with that 100%. Especially since the bond holders (first in line to

Bluforever

5/3/24 4:22pm

Unfortunately EVs are really bad for environment. That is slowing adoption.

septicpumper

5/3/24 3:42pm

So much bad info.. but please.. tell me more.

TheLost

5/3/24 3:56pm

Not sure if it was you or another CB poster, but by the time an EV in the US

paulb

5/3/24 5:04pm

Does that e golf really only have 83 miles of range?

theperkissystem

5/3/24 9:54pm

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