[jpvillager]

Had a 2006 Highlander Hybrid and loved it. Repair parts were expensive. Toyota is the expert. Would like another Highlander but my wife can't get in it. Remember hurricane evacuations? Hybrids were the only ones that fared well in the "stopped" traffic. We have been snow birds for 15 years. Now have a 2017 gas CRV. Gets 30 - 36 mpg. Good enough for me. Would only consider an hybrid and not an Ev.

[biker1]

No. The battery is the most costly item.

Originally Posted by terenceanne

Down the road I would consider it but for now the technology and infrastructure is not there as others have pointed out. Since the engine has virtual no moving parts the manufacturers could built it for half the price - but as always there's profit to be made by charging more for less.

[SHIBUMI]

Will the credit apply to electric golf cars?

Originally Posted by biker1

No. The battery is the most costly item.

[OhioBuckeye]

I’m perfectly fine with my gas car. These EV’s are to high tech & I just don’t think the dealers are telling us about all of the expenses that goes with them. I think they’re telling us just what we want to hear. But if you know anyone that has one talk to them & talk to them about all the charging expenses & maintenance expenses. They’re not cheap to purchase or maintain. Like you I’ll stay with my $5. a gal gas car. Most of us only hear how fun & cheap EV’s are.

[WingedFoot78]

Consider the fact that you may be stuck on I-95 in traffic and your battery is dead. Will AAA come out with some sort of charging equipment? A 300 mile range on a gas powered car is better than the same distance in an electric vehicle. Five minutes in a gas station and you're on your way again. How long does it take to fully recharge an electric?

[B-flat]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

I’m perfectly fine with my gas car. These EV’s are to high tech & I just don’t think the dealers are telling us about all of the expenses that goes with them. I think they’re telling us just what we want to hear. But if you know anyone that has one talk to them & talk to them about all the charging expenses & maintenance expenses. They’re not cheap to purchase or maintain. Like you I’ll stay with my $5. a gal gas car. Most of us only hear how fun & cheap EV’s are.

Zero chance here of buying an EV. I'm fine with my gas-powered Chrysler Pacifica Mini Van. I get 23 to 27 MPG around town. During our trips to and from New England I get 33 MPG.

I'm hoping I'll be dead by the time these cars are forced down our throats.

[OhioBuckeye]

Thank you, you put it in a nutshell. Most of us are to gullible because we think the dealers tell us everything. I think most of the new EV’s are totally electric. Also like one gentleman here said he gets 170 miles on a 20 min. charge. I travel across country 2 or 3 times a yr. With most of the new EV’s. they only go 300 miles on a charge, how long will it take to charge my car & wonder if there’s 4 or 5 cars ahead of me to get there EV charged. I’ll take me a week to get where I’m going. To quick charge an EV you probably cut you battery life in half. Then you have to buy another $15,000. battery plus battery disposal. If you still think they’re great get a 2nd mortgage on your home. EV’s are to expensive for most, but if you can afford one, that’s great but I can’t!

[tonycirocco@me.com]

Djean; Please give more details about your plug-in hybrid.

Most people are ni familiar with them.
Tony

[Two Bills]

Given some of the replies on this thread, many posters seem to mourn the passing of the Stage coach, Pony express, and Covered ox wagons!
Nearly all will never see the demise of the ICE powered vehicle anyway.
I'm in my 80's and love seeing all these new innovations.
Don't understand how a lot of it works, and I personally have no inclination of using best part it, but to condemn out of hand is silly.
Kids and grand kids love it, and it's their world now.
Get with the program!

[coleprice]

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.

My wife and I purchased an EV Golf Cart, which we use extensively for local trips and to play golf (of course). Although our golf cart has demonstrated that it has a range of 80 miles on a charge, I would NEVER purchase a 100% EV automobile due to their limited range and the ecological damage that "lithium mining" causes. As other responders have stated, a hybrid is an excellent alternative that we would consider purchasing in lieu of a 100% gas or diesel vehicle.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

No. I wouldn't want to tax our already overworked electrical grid any further.
I would expect that if millions of these vehicles are sold, we can expect brownouts on a regular basis.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by GpaVader

I have had a Hybrid for 2 years now, and I have been happy with it. It's a Toyota Highlander and its the same drive train they use in all of their Hybrids. I get between 30-36 mpg and have been able to get about 500 miles on a tank of gas. Better in town than on the highway, as with most Hybrids. My biggest issue with Electric Vehicles has been range, they need to resolve this or find a faster way of charging a vehicle. If you plan to take a trip with an Electric Vehicle you will likely need to alter your driving habits. When we travel, we try to do Iron Butt, in other words we go until we get there with stops for gas, bio breaks and food, but we tend to eat in the car. Can't do that with an Electric, 300-400 miles stop and recharge. Depending on your recharge time you may only be able to do this a couple of times a day. It would also be nice to understand the cost and how long the batteries last as well. Still very new.

Somebody with a bundle of cash to invest should look at putting charging stations for EVs at hotels. I would try to lock up the market for places in the middle and business class range, Marriott Fairfield’s and Courtyards, Holiday Inn Express, Hilton Hampton Inn, Comfort Inns, those sorts of places. Put in your four or five hundred miles, stop and charge overnight. Retirees and family leisure travelers, would be big markets, as well as business road warriors.

[Tvflguy]

A few top-of-head things..

Personally I’m very concerned about the next couple years - China. If it takes over Taiwan… big trouble. They make about 70% of the chips, China about 10% If that supply stalls even for a short time the impact would be severe.

Diesel is more than $1 above regular gas. Even with the bit of drop recently diesel is over $5. Trucks….

Back to China. They manufacture the brunt of EV batteries. Raw materials like lithium is cornered by then

Again back to China. They are mfg a LOT of EVs for Asia. And will shortly be exporting low cost EVs to North America. Made in China…. More stuff

I’m done.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

Would only purchase if close to price of gas powered vehicles. Recently bought a Corolla Cross, which I love, and getting over 33mph.

Not very fast...

[jimjamuser]

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.

Very likely. Already have an E-bike and will soon purchase an electric golf cart.