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Still waiting…

But so far so good 😎

1 posted on 10/14/2023 3:35:27 AM PDT by cba123
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By the time they’re cheap enough to buy, the tech will be outdated... Besides... Nothing beats the internal combustion engine for longevity. Model T’s are still on the road... That can’t be said for the first electric vehicle ever made.


2 posted on 10/14/2023 3:39:18 AM PDT by jerod (Nazi's were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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No thanks. Using up all the electricity means house not cool in summer and cool in winter. Too expensive to replace batteries and who wants to buy a used EV?

In addition too many cases of Fire.


3 posted on 10/14/2023 3:42:06 AM PDT by Wdempsey (Democrats and slinkys.. Both useless but fun to push down stairs.)
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You couldn’t give me one of these things.


4 posted on 10/14/2023 3:42:54 AM PDT by BlackbirdSST (Trump or Bust! Long live the Republic.)
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Done one purpose to get people to buy these worthless coal powered cars.


8 posted on 10/14/2023 3:53:43 AM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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Tricycles are even cheaper.


13 posted on 10/14/2023 4:02:07 AM PDT by fruser1
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Because of ridiculous mandates on ICE vehicles


14 posted on 10/14/2023 4:03:54 AM PDT by PGR88
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Prices dropping because nobody wants them.
21 posted on 10/14/2023 4:16:47 AM PDT by Chad C. Mulligan
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The batteries are the best idea they came up with.

I bought an electric car not long ago that had a pretty decent range,

but the extension cord took up the entire trunk and back seat.


23 posted on 10/14/2023 4:37:04 AM PDT by golux
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The are comparing a base model Tesla price with a 220 mile range to the average us vehical sold including SUV’s.


25 posted on 10/14/2023 4:55:27 AM PDT by MulberryDraw
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Does that take into account the battery replacement cost?


26 posted on 10/14/2023 5:01:23 AM PDT by CIB-173RDABN (I am not an expert in anything, and my opinion is just that, an opinion. I may be wrong.)
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"I [the author] may be a Tesla fan but they do a lousy job when it comes to valuing trade ins (extreme undervalue)."

I [the poster] disagree. Used EVs can have major problems. Who would park, or especially charge them in their garages, given their propensity for self-immolation. Additionally, crash damage costs, range loss, impending battery obsolescence, parts shortages, etc. make possible future, costs go way beyond payable.

27 posted on 10/14/2023 5:04:34 AM PDT by norwaypinesavage (The power of the press is not in what it includes, rather, it's in that which is omitted.)
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Rather just get a fully loaded Hyundai Elantra. Wife’s 2020 will do 50+ mpg.


28 posted on 10/14/2023 5:04:55 AM PDT by cableguymn
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What a surprise!

IMG-1459

29 posted on 10/14/2023 5:06:56 AM PDT by dznutz
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What’s a new garage cost? I mean, after the previous burned hulk is cleared away...


31 posted on 10/14/2023 5:09:43 AM PDT by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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It’s a free country. It’s not my problem if a bunch of lefties want to run out and throw their money away on an electric fagmobile.


34 posted on 10/14/2023 5:16:01 AM PDT by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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So far theose POS EVs are not catching on at any price only catching fire. Stay out of US politics.


36 posted on 10/14/2023 5:19:18 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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According to RepairPal, the average Tesla maintenance cost is $832 per year. That compares to an average of $652 per year for all car models .

Maintenance Schedule and Costs CarEdge https://caredge.com › tesla › maintenance Tesla models average around $5,867 for maintenance and repair costs during their first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for luxury

Teslas are so expensive to repair, insurers are writing them ... Autoblog https://www.autoblog.com › Tesla › Tesla News Jan 27, 2023 — Tesla electric vehicles are expensive to repair — so much so that the automaker and insurers are addressing the issue in sharply different

45 posted on 10/14/2023 5:36:14 AM PDT by daniel1212 (Turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves damned+destitute sinners on His acct, believe, b baptized+follow HIM)
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Is this cost still subsidized by my taxes? Cuz that’s part of the cost.


46 posted on 10/14/2023 5:44:13 AM PDT by _longranger81
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Don’t care. Glorified scooter…


47 posted on 10/14/2023 5:51:08 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Eccl 10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left )
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Even if the car was free you will soon have higher electric bills, higher insurance premiums, higher maintenance for some items (tires, etc).


49 posted on 10/14/2023 5:55:39 AM PDT by ByteMercenary (Cho Bi Dung and KamalHo are not my leaders.)
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