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Would you ever consider buying a electric car
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:39 am
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:39 am
Ive always said no but I could myself looking into it the next 5-7 years.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:40 am to pioneerbasketball
I would but they’re just so expensive
I wish the government would give money to us millenials that are trying to save the earth. They could just tax the boomers more they’re all rich
I wish the government would give money to us millenials that are trying to save the earth. They could just tax the boomers more they’re all rich
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:41 am to pioneerbasketball
Not interested. That said, unfortunately, there might not be another option before long. (Unless you're buying older used cars.)
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:42 am to pioneerbasketball
Weren’t we supposed to have electric hovering devices already a la George Jetson?
I hear electricity is free too. And that hovering is cheap.
I hear electricity is free too. And that hovering is cheap.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:42 am to pioneerbasketball
Bit of a chicken and egg problem: most areas don't have sufficient infrastructure to easily support electric vehicles without significant shifts in the driving habits of owners; most areas have zero incentive to build out sufficient infrastructure until there is a critical mass of electric vehicles on the road.
I consider myself fairly tech forward, and I didn't think I could justify an electric vehicle when I purchased a few months ago. Went with a regenerative hybrid instead.
It's a shame there aren't more plug in capable hybrids being offered. That would actually bridge the gap well, pairing usefulness now with an incentive to build out charging capacity.
I consider myself fairly tech forward, and I didn't think I could justify an electric vehicle when I purchased a few months ago. Went with a regenerative hybrid instead.
It's a shame there aren't more plug in capable hybrids being offered. That would actually bridge the gap well, pairing usefulness now with an incentive to build out charging capacity.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:42 am to pioneerbasketball
Sure.
The technology will just continue to improve along with battery life.
The technology will just continue to improve along with battery life.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:44 am to pioneerbasketball
I have had one for a couple of years. Never thought I would buy one, but I have enjoyed it. If you take long road trips, be prepared for a more extended trip. If you mostly commute in town, it is a no-brainer.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:44 am to pioneerbasketball
Yeah. As they get better at least. It has basically nothing to do with gas or gas prices, just that some of them are cool.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:44 am to Salmon
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Sure. The technology will just continue to improve along with battery life.
The life of a battery in use never improves though.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:45 am to pioneerbasketball
Definitely.
I couldn't manage one right now, but as a second car or sports car it makes sense.
I couldn't manage one right now, but as a second car or sports car it makes sense.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:45 am to pioneerbasketball
No.
I don’t want to have to make sure and charge my car every evening so i can drive it the next day.
I don’t want to have to make sure and charge my car every evening so i can drive it the next day.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:45 am to pioneerbasketball
Yes. Seriously want a Rivian - as soon as they fix the goofy way it looks from the front.
My fear is that I tend to hold on to cars for a while - 10 years at least - and my cell phone battery life has taught me a thing or two about relying on batteries.
EVs may have 300 mile range at first, but bet that drops significantly over the years. With the recharge time like it is - an EV just isn’t a viable option for me or worth the risk.
My fear is that I tend to hold on to cars for a while - 10 years at least - and my cell phone battery life has taught me a thing or two about relying on batteries.
EVs may have 300 mile range at first, but bet that drops significantly over the years. With the recharge time like it is - an EV just isn’t a viable option for me or worth the risk.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:47 am to Tony The Tiger
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If you mostly commute in town, it is a no-brainer.
the problem I see with this is in cities, lots of people live in apartments or multi unit dwellings where they might not have a spot for a charger.
The city would need charging stations lining th blocks.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:48 am to Fat and Happy
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don’t want to have to make sure and charge my car every evening so i can drive it the next day.
I think they should have some sort of gas backup so you could switch if need to.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:48 am to pioneerbasketball
Yes, but there needs to be a few more options on the market that could get 400+ miles on a charge.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:48 am to pioneerbasketball
Scruffy is looking backwards.
Want to get an older vehicle without all the bells and whistles.
Want to get an older vehicle without all the bells and whistles.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:48 am to pioneerbasketball
No not with the replacement cost for the batteries.
Posted on 11/28/22 at 7:51 am to dgnx6
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the problem I see with this is in cities, lots of people live in apartments or multi-unit dwellings where they might not have a spot for a charger.
100%. The only solution is to use a charging station once (or twice) a week, depending on your commute.
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