[Tvflguy]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Then it would be a hybrid. motor, battery with regenerative breaking

Ditto for us, the Op. If our 2015 small SUV Mecedes with 32k miles had issues or such would definitely go for a dependable plug-in hybrid. Mid size SUV type. Best of both worlds IMO. And with 80% of our driving being 25 miles or under …perfect. Only issue would be to ensure we’d drive more sometime in order for the engine to run a lot so the gas in tank doesn’t get stale.

We had a non-plug in Prius for 5 years before 2015, great little car and so dependable but we needed a bit more room.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Better batteries, more competition, lower pricing needed first.

Dewi, good to see your back buddie : )

Was hoping you were just taking a break from TOTV and didn’t have a health issue.

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Didnt know gasoline engines would yield 65 mpg. My 2021 camry will get up to 40 mpg on straight highway driving and happy with that

I'm sorry didn't mention it is a Hybrid

[ex34449]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

With all the news re Electric vehicles, how likely are YOU to purchase one? If not, why not?

For me, our 5 year old gas vehicle is perfectly fine for many many years. And at our tax rate cannot use any Tax Credit to lower price. But if our situation changed I would consider.

EV? I'll be long gone before they become practical for my needs but I'm looking at a larger Hybrid.

[MrFlorida]

Nope, too expensive and sitting at a charging station does not appeal to me.

[Blueblaze]

Sorry, I guess I'm not rich enough to waste a space in my garage for a status symbol that takes a week to drive to my kids in Missouri because of the 200 mile range, and has a life span of ten years due to the 2,000 pound battery that comprises a quarter of the value of the vehicle.

I'm also not wild about sleeping in the same house where a gigantic lithium battery is being charged at a higher rate of energy usage than an electric oven with all the burners on.

[Garywt]

Slim to none. Can’t drive from MA to FL and for our other vehicle, can’t tow our camper more than maybe 150 miles.

[rjm1cc]

Most of my driving is in an electric vehicle - a golf cart. When my car reaches the end of its life I would consider one as long as I was only doing local driving. I think the breakeven carbon footprint is about 100,000 miles due to the manufacturing of the batteries. Thus my gas car is probably actually better for the environment than an electric would be. Would be nice to see some research on this. Remember a lot of our current electric has a carbon footprint.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

Electric Vehicles sound good but are not for everyone. Given the need, perhaps good for local transportation.

First, they are not "Green". To power you must plug into the Grid (Which is not free) and consume energy from the grid which is still only 17% sourced from renewable energy. Battery manufacturing is in its infancy and is not a clean process.

Second, there are sacrifices required to obtain maximum efficiencies. The Tesla model 3 is rated for 329 moles per charge. That is at 50 MPH and it falls to 238 at 70 MPH. It cannot pull a trailer, boat etc and still get the milage. Using AC, Heat, etc further reduces range.

Third, the infrastructure for recharging is not in place.

Read the attached EV1000 mile race for long distance experiences. Seems like a totally different travel experience.

I just traveled 1500 miles through GA, NC, VA, WV, MD, PA, NY, CN ,and MA. Several delays (1 @ 1Hour on the road). I stopped when personal needs. Filled up while stopped if needed. Never stopped specifically for fuel. Drove at 70 MPH or whatever speed limits were.

The EV 1000: 11 EVs Face Off in a Long-Distance Race

Great article (pretty funny in spots). Thanks!

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

A couple weeks ago I ordered a 2023 BMW X5 M50i which should be delivered in two or three months so not for a while. I need range and quick refueling so I am sticking with gasoline for now. Hybrids are a great option IMHO. My brother has had a Lexus R450h for a few years. He and his wife reside in Arizona and take long road trips all over the western US so this vehicle works out very well for them.

I would love a new X5 but not an M50. The 40 would be a better choice for me, I also have a M850i. It satisfies my need for power.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

I would love a new X5 but not an M50. The 40 would be a better choice for me, I also have a M850i. It satisfies my need for power.

The M850i is a fantastic car. 523 HP V8. 0 to 60 in 3.3 to 3.5 secs. Under 12 sec quarter mile. I'll bet you enjoy it!

Having owned a 2017 X5 50i since December 2016 and really enjoying it when I test drove a 2022 M50i I did not expect as much improvement as I experienced. I am now finding it difficult to wait as driving the new one spoiled me. lol

[TSO/ISPF]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

With all the news re Electric vehicles, how likely are YOU to purchase one? If not, why not?

For me, our 5 year old gas vehicle is perfectly fine for many many years. And at our tax rate cannot use any Tax Credit to lower price. But if our situation changed I would consider.

A credit will get you money back from the government if your taxes are lower than the credit value. Are you thinking tax "deduction". That requires you pay that much in taxes, not a credit.

[ohioshooter]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

The M850i is a fantastic car. 523 HP V8. 0 to 60 in 3.3 to 3.5 secs. Under 12 sec quarter mile. I'll bet you enjoy it!

Having owned a 2017 X5 50i since December 2016 and really enjoying it when I test drove a 2022 M50i I did not expect as much improvement as I experienced. I am now finding it difficult to wait as driving the new one spoiled me. lol

I don’t want to hijack this thread but yes I’m enjoying it. I do think though that an EV is in my future. My long distance traveling days are pretty much over. We were snow birds for 12 years and moved here full time so we wouldn’t have to make that 1200 mile trip. Living in the bubble is a perfect place for an EV.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Nope. Same reason we’ll never get an electric cart - the range of it.

[retiredguy123]

In my opinion, this is a no brainer. From a cost standpoint, there is no evidence that buying and owning an electric vehicle will save any money at all. Rather, it will probably cost you more money. If you are concerned about the environment, there doesn't seem to be any clear cut evidence that buying an electric vehicle will do anything to improve the environment, because making and disposing of the batteries will do substantial harm to the environment. Also, other countries aren't on board with with any of this environment saving endeavor. It seems to me that, if you really want to help the environment, then why not just buy a smaller car, drive less, and stay off of airplanes? And, if you are a snowbird why not sell one of your houses and only live in one of them? I don't hear anyone promoting the concept of just using less energy. There are lots of ways to reduce your carbon footprint, without buying an electric vehicle. The idea that electric vehicles are the answer to saving the environment is ridiculous.

I'm not suggesting that anyone do any of these things, but they would be a lot more effective than buying an electric vehicle. End of rant.