I was given one estimate that a battery pack would last approximately 8000 miles. Is this what folks are typically seeing?
If so, then the dollars seem to be pretty even between gas and electric:
gas: 10 cents per mile assuming 40 mpg and $4/gallon plus oil, filters, starter battery replacement, and belts
electric: 2 cents per mile for electricity plus 10 cents per mile for batteries ($800 every 8000 miles)
Totals:
gas: 10 cents per mile plus maintenance parts (a couple of cents per mile???)
electric: 12 cents per mile
Thoughts??
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Originally Posted by jimbo2012
I think there's a higher margin of profit or they lack electric knowledge in their shops.
I went to one dealer and he said the Electrics are $1,000 more on the base price.
I see them at the exact same base.
PS: I belive electric is the way to go, solar can get you 70+ miles
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