Posted by: GeetMaiJawaafDiu? June 14, 2024
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On EVs:
In a society that has embraced drive-through fast-food and coffee on-the-go who is going to bother to find time and effort to recharge EV batteries?
Even if the EV-owner has access to private charging system at home, range-anxiety is going to creep up anyway when you are taking an out-of-town trip. Some who have to rely on public charging stations (superchargers) are now complaining about rising charging costs amidst lacking network of charging stations. Also, now imagine being tethered to a questionable neighborhood at odd-hours waiting for turns or for actual charging - who knows how long it actually would feel like!
The EV industry has not experienced a formal economic recession even though 2023-2024 period seems like one. May be that's why resale-values of EVs have fallen off a cliff. If one is still a fan boy/girl, you can get a used Tesla for $21k today. The EV industry might have been just propped up by the Government all along but such support cannot exist forever.
"range anxiety puts tremendous pressure in white female drivers, they are not able enjoy trips or vacations and leading cause of heart failure "
Logically speaking, an EV may be significantly less safe for attractive females if a sudden battery-issue occurs in the middle of nowhere.
On Gasolene-Battery Hybrids:
Contrary to the thread originator's opinion, hybrid cars are actually thriving. The latest version of Prius has earned rave reviews and believers are paying thousands over MSRP to get their hands on one in their limited inventory. With foreseen higher fuel prices, improved mpg, proven hybrid technology, reputed vehicle manufacturers have been vindicated against the EV hype/fad.
Coming to hybrid battery replacement, a blog has mentioned of $2700 including parts and labor for an OEM Prius battery replacement as of 2023. That may not be too bad given 100k miles more coverage and relative resale-value holding up well.
Last edited: 14-Jun-24 01:44 PM