EVs need to their their battery replaced every 5 years or so, and from what I understand, the batteries cost as much as the whole car, so it’s a disposable car that you need to repurchase every 5 years.
Meanwhile ICE cars can last for 30 years, and so even if they don’t produce tailpipe pollution, and constant manufacturing and destruction of new cars probably of sets the benefits, specially in countries where electricity is generated from fossil sources (most countries).
Yeah, was thinking more the “2 cars” vs 1. And $70/month to have backup transport may be worth it if it’s paid off. But yes, the EV would be cheaper to run.
Not just a backup transport, but something with a manual transmission. I’ll ultimately end up getting an EV, but I don’t think I ever want to ditch the MT, it’s just a different, and IMO more enjoyable, driving experience.
I mean folks buy more bicycles than e-bikes a year, and they are even cheaper to maintain. I don’t see your point when a majority of people’s needs would not be served in the US with e-bikes. Perhaps in other communities that don’t require as much car dependence, sure.
The gas is almost the cheapest thing. Insurance, maintenance, tires, etc
Yes, but an EV also needs insurance, maintenance, and tires. OP’s post is pointing out a distinction between EVs and ICE vehicles.
EV’s need even less maintenance since they don’t need oil changes
EVs need to their their battery replaced every 5 years or so, and from what I understand, the batteries cost as much as the whole car, so it’s a disposable car that you need to repurchase every 5 years.
Meanwhile ICE cars can last for 30 years, and so even if they don’t produce tailpipe pollution, and constant manufacturing and destruction of new cars probably of sets the benefits, specially in countries where electricity is generated from fossil sources (most countries).
Thanks, genius.
Wow, such an appropriate response to my comment
/s if it wasn’t obvious enough
Yeah, was thinking more the “2 cars” vs 1. And $70/month to have backup transport may be worth it if it’s paid off. But yes, the EV would be cheaper to run.
Not just a backup transport, but something with a manual transmission. I’ll ultimately end up getting an EV, but I don’t think I ever want to ditch the MT, it’s just a different, and IMO more enjoyable, driving experience.
You know what “EV” doesn’t need insurance, and has vastly cheaper maintenance and tires? An E-bike!
E-bikes are the real “EVs,” outselling electric cars by a wide margin for several years now.
I mean folks buy more bicycles than e-bikes a year, and they are even cheaper to maintain. I don’t see your point when a majority of people’s needs would not be served in the US with e-bikes. Perhaps in other communities that don’t require as much car dependence, sure.