| Bill14564 |
12-04-2023 10:02 AM |
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Originally Posted by Byte1
(Post 2279481)
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They aren't ready yet.
ICEs are still better than or equal to EVs in almost every way. If the EVs were so great then logical citizens would jump on the opportunity to own one.
EVs are more expensive, even with tax credit from the Feds. Middle to lower level earners can't really consider the expense.
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Most of your points show your bias and are easily debated. Since those debates have already covered pages in other threads, I won't rehash them here.
On the few points above:
EVs are very much ready today as shown by the number of happy owners driving them today.
Logical citizens will utilize EVs where they make sense. Other posters in this thread have explained why an EV is the perfect choice for their needs. A PHEV would be ideal for my next vehicle and a hybrid was ideal for my previous vehicle. But yes, for those who need/choose to travel long distances, electric-only vehicles are not the best choice.
EVs are not more expensive when comparing apples to apples. Yes, the Tesla is more expensive than a Toyota Corolla but the Tesla is a more luxurious vehicle than the Corolla. Compare the Tesla with a BMW and the price difference goes away. Add in real-world maintenance costs and the EV might even be less expensive than the ICE vehicle. Middle lower earners cannot afford the Tesla but neither can they afford the BMW - apples to apples again.
EVs are likely to be the vehicle of the future. We may not be in the early-adopter stage now but we are not far from it. The gasoline infrastructure took decades to become what it is today, the EV infrastructure is expanding quickly. There may be reasons not to buy an EV today but those reasons may not hold up in the near future. |
