[nativetex]

My husband and I will not be buying an electric vehicle. We drive to Texas a couple of times a year and electric would not be an option.

[Ldogg21]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

That guy only has himself to blame for not doing due diligence (and believing everything the salesperson told him). Does anyone ever get the gas mileage stated on the window sticker....NO! Then why would anyone believe the range estimates provided by the manufacturer? Why did he not research how much putting in a home charger would cost & would his current home electrical system support one. Currently, electric vehicles are NOT good for your only vehicle and definitely not for long trips. Their range is too short & the charging infrastructure is iffy. Electric vehicles ARE perfect as a second car, for local trips shopping or day trips, or short commutes less than 100 miles. Anyone who even casually reads any articles about EV's knows these things.

Now due to this guy's stupidity, all the anti-EV persons & media are using this extremely poor example to bash the EV industry. I don't own an EV but my next replacement for one of my two cars will be an EV. Don't be like this guy, do your own research and remember, Caveat Emptor!

Buy a golf cart as your second vehicle. You can get everywhere you need to go in the Villages on one

[JSRusso]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

That figures. As a taxpayer, please thank me for subsidizing YOUR purchase of YOUR car. Just love the crap they build into the tax code.

I pay those same taxes, so your not the only one subsidizing the EV push.

[JSRusso]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

If you live in The Villages the closest Electrify America site is Bushnell. So that benefit does not give you mush benefit for a car used locally.

I was looking at a VW EV with a similar 270 mile range with a full charge but you only get 80% or 216 Miles. And just like gasoline powered cars you need a reserve (ie Low fuel warning light) That usually comes on with fuel level gets down to 1.5 to 2.5 gallons. That means you should fill soon. So, you should really consider the 80% 216 miles reduced by another 15 % or 185 Miles.

How does that work on a simple weekend trip to Clearwater 105 Miles each way? Well, you will need to schedule a fuel stop. With Electrify America (Free for two years), you have 3 current choices. Bushnell, Wesley Chapel, and St Petersburg. I guess Wesley Chapel on the way would be the best option. But to take advantage of that benefit (Electrify America), you may be tempted to stop at Bushnell to top it off before you get home. With My Kona, I do not need to worry about fuel for a trip like that.

We charge at whatever EV station we happen to be closest to. It can even be a Tesla station. If we happen to be close to a EA then we would take advantage of the deal. The reality is most of our charging is done at home. At current use, my wife charges about 1 time every week or two.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Of course it's not shared by all, it's not even shared by a majority. It is only shared by those of us who know what they are talking about.

By those of us who know science isn’t a belief system…

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by JSRusso

I pay those same taxes, so your not the only one subsidizing the EV push.

So, why should I partially subsidize even $0.01 of YOUR ev???

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Our daughter and son in law just installed solar on their home in May YES subsidies thru St of Connecticut and US Government average bill between $200 to $250 family of 4. June bill received $40 credit, July bill $1.75. Out of pocket just under $10,000.

Lady in news was on hook for 60K for solar and didn’t even work yet due to several contractors involved. It takes long time to recoup money spent on solar. My concern is by time I break even it I get there the solar will be dead 💀.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

I’m going to stick with my Prius for a few more years, even though I would rarely go far enough to need to plug in somewhere. I only recently discovered that these recharging stations are charging people far more for electricity than what they pay at home. That said, the guy in the story was driving an electric Ford F-150, and sufficient battery power to run one of those at 80 mph while towing a trailer or boat requires a much bigger battery than what is found in a Tesla. He paid $56 to recharge that battery, but filling the truck with gas might have cost him closer to $100. He paid, what was it, $10,000 for private recharging stations at both his home and business, with wiring? But the average EV user here in The Villages who is seldom driving more than 20 miles a day and isn’t driving a truck can recharge in the garage with a standard outlet overnight once a week. Even a trip to the airport and back is easily recharged overnight. As for his truck being in the garage twice for six months each time for slight body work, I don’t see what that has to do with the EV aspect. But he lives in the wilds of Manitoba. It might not be easy to get parts there.

Agree, why would dealer be in hook for his crash other than parts replacement. Beings you’re lucky to get new vehicle now you can see why there would be parts shortage.

[Cpecka]

I have worked long and hard. Therefore I drive my F-250 Diesel and pull my Airstream regularly from Florida to Nevada and back. Leaving my carbon footprint in between. Locally I do drive my other car leaving my carbon behind me. Have a great day everyone you are all loved, regardless of your opinions.

[OhioBuckeye]

BINGO, you’re exactly right! I keep posting comments about EV’s & how bad it could be but apparently nobody believes a guy that worked for a auto company for 38 yrs. You’re right pay $40,000. more for a EV & look for a charging station then maybe wait 2,3 or maybe 4 hrs. to get back on the road, people don’t believe me when I comment that ALL the fast chargers that are out there along the road are fast chargers & these chargers will cut the life out of your $20,000. battery. All I can say is keep buying them people. Bet the dealers only tell the people all the Pro’s & never hear a single con!

[imalowany]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

That figures. As a taxpayer, please thank me for subsidizing YOUR purchase of YOUR car. Just love the crap they build into the tax code.

Like all the Trillions we have given the oil companies over the decades to “find oil” ?

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

That figures. As a taxpayer, please thank me for subsidizing YOUR purchase of YOUR car. Just love the crap they build into the tax code.

Thank you!!!

[Eclas]

I'm a novice about EV's and I'm curious how much it costs to recharge at a charging station?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Eclas

I'm a novice about EV's and I'm curious how much it costs to recharge at a charging station?

There is a recent article in the Washington Post that compared costs for different vehicles on different trips and in different states.

[Harold.wiser]

And...I saw an article this morning on how Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, took a three day trip out west in a Ford Lightning. Needless to say that article was all rainbows and unicorns!
Who are you gonna believe?