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How long does anything last? You could easily google it or read the hundreds of other threads on this subject, couldn't you. But you have other reasons in mind to ask that question.
There are plenty of EV's well past the 100k mark and going strong.
Batteries last about 10-15 years. Age and cycle's kill them, and they cost as much as a car to replace.
Periodically I need to do a business trip where get in my car, drive 7-8 hours, and when I get where I'm going, need to be able to immediately gas up and drive around the local area. When I'm done at that location, I reverse the process, head home, and gas up again on that end. Can't do that with an electric.
Now if they solve that problem, and I could very quickly recharge (or refuel if they use fuel cells), I might be okay with that. Electric motors are fine. It's the batteries that are the problem. Until they solve that problem, I'm not interested.
I find that time is more of a factor into battery life than how many miles it has gone.
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Aren't they pretty expensive to replace?
Yes, they can be anywhere from $15,000 to $25,000 to replace, which is more than it would cost to replace an engine and a transmission in an ICE vehicle.
I had to vote other as I am hoping to buy a Ford Maverick which is a hybrid. Under $30,000 for a truck that gets 42 MPG is actually a steal, if I can ever get my hands on one. I need a small pick up for dragging Sheetrock and plywood now and then. This is basically perfect for me.
I am looking forward to buying an EV but not any time soon. I am not an early adopter. I will wait until the technology is very mature and the infrastructure is substantially in place. I don't expect that to happen in my remaining expected lifetime of 15 or so years, but aour corrupt government is forcing things to move so fast now, it could happen.
My last car just might be an EV. My biggest problem is that I drive less and less as a retiree, so anything I buy the next couple of years is likely to last my lifetime. No need to replace.
EVs have many advantages. I would love to own one, all things being equal.
I have no desire for an electric vehicle. Hopefully, I won't have to make that decision for years to come.
I have not met a person that has driven an EV, that doesn't think it's the best car they have ever driven in. But too each his own.
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Originally Posted by BBMW
Periodically I need to do a business trip where get in my car, drive 7-8 hours, and where I get where I'm going need to be able to immediately gas up and drive around the local area. And when I'm done there reverse the process. Can't do that with an electric.
Now if they solve that problem, and I could very quickly recharge (or refuel if they use fuel cells), I might be okay with that. Electric motors are fine. It's the batteries that are the problem. Until they solve that problem, I'm not interested.
While EV's had a fairly slow start, the technology is getting much better. In a few years, you'll be able to drive a normal days drive, stop and recharge fairly quickly.
I had to vote other as I am hoping to buy a Ford Maverick which is a hybrid.
Ford just closed the ordering process for the Maverick Hybrid for the 2023 model year. They are not taking any new orders for a while. I hope you got your order in!
I find that time is more of a factor into battery life than how many miles it has gone.
Yes, they can be anywhere from $15,000 to $25,000 to replace, which is more than it would cost to replace an engine and a transmission in an ICE vehicle.
That's ONLY if you are buying a brand new OEM battery. Refurbished batteries with warranties are a third of that price.
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