Gain market share as the technology improves.
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The entire EV concept is based, almost entirely on our government picking winners and losers that started with tax breaks for rich folks that bought Tesla’s.
I’m no computer nerd but the world of computers and PCs was fueled by capitalism. The US government didn’t pick one company over another and there was ZERO interference from outside entities.
1. I don’t have an issue with EVs or the folks that buy them. But, if you’re going to go GREEN, go GREEN and recharge your battery via the renewable energy route. No more plugging it into an outlet that transfers electricity from a fossil fueled power plant.
2. There shouldn’t be ANY tax breaks/incentives for folks to buy an EV and the $7500 folks get now is a complete slap in the face.
3. The government shouldn’t be spending over $7billion to install charging stations around the country. No more than they should be giving Exxon or BP money to build a gas station.
4. It’s funny that most EV owners love to talk about how it’s FREE. starter putting a meter on the charging stations and making them pay for the service and we’ll quickly see all the liberal hipsters that own them
Throwing tempter tantrums.
5. Even Musk is reverting back to old technology as the information about how disastrous the environmental effects are due to the mining, deforestation, and slave labor/child slave labor is finally coming out and being acknowledged.
6. And of course, we shouldn’t forget that the Chinese control about 80% or more of all the mines that produce the metals needed for the batteries.
So yeah, EVs are here to stay.
What appeals to me with an EV is the lower maintenance costs (less moving parts), the performance (0-60mph in just over 3 seconds), and not having to deal with gas stations (I can charge it in my garage at night).
What's keeping me from buying one now is the range and the charging times. If I can get 600 miles plus on a charge and can get a full charge overnight at my home, I'll be ready to buy.
I agree that there should be no government spending and no government mandates concerning EVs. Let the market decide.
Also, are you sure those charging stations are free? The ones I see at rest areas, hotels and such require that you put a credit card in them to charge your vehicle.