I’m also willing to pay for the convenience, not have to worry about it catching fire in my garage, not have to worry about range, not have to worry about replacing a rather expensive battery, not have to pay the higher insurance costs and faster tire wear.
Etc.
I was a fan of electric cars back in the late 70’s when I raced 1/12 scale cars. It seemed a lot better than gas. But economies of scale kicked in. e.g. it’s why large vehicles don’t do well with CVT’s, but they’re great for golf carts, etc.
I didn’t see any inclusion of towing charges when the EV runs out of juice 40 miles from a charger!
EVs might work if you're close to home but take them out on the road and you're inconvenienced trying to find a charging station. Plus, the EVs miles per charge are based on ideal conditions. Excessive heat, cold, snow, or hilly terrain, and you'll get less than "average" mileage.
The Camry will start in the morning.
Tesla Model S new, $79,500
Loaded Camry $34,900
Over loan term of 5 years, $743/mo more for the Tesla
The tesla has shit resale and repairs are through the roof. Try to take a 1000 mile trip.
For those who don’t live in California (the vast majority of us), gas is $2.40/gallon. A small price to pay for the autonomy and freedom to travel when we want and where we want.
Not in Hawaii!
Thanks to Democrats, my electric bill averages $0.55 per kWh!
1. 100 miles per day/ 36,500 miles per year is pretty high for most car owners.
2. After three years what is the original cost vs the trade-in value of the two cars?
3. What is the insurance cost of the two cars?
4. How many years/miles before a Tesla battery needs replacemnt?
They’ll figure it out someday.
Right now its not feasible to go electric.
I see hybrids more in the future untill they figure it out.
Another consideration is that many EVs are designed for cities and towns. This way there is plenty of opportunities for the regenerative braking to help charge the battery. Out on a highway, gas vehicles have an advantage.
I almost nearly rent a Nissan Altima when I travel. Great gas mileage, don’t have to worry about finding a charging station, and decent room since I usually travel alone on business. I’ve rented and had a few EVs and just don’t like them. I am curious though about how hydrogen engines when they become more mainstream.
Predictable commute + garage charger + owning a second gas powered car = electric success. I have a co-worker that lives far from work who claims he saves about $250 a month in gas since he bought a Tesla. Electric motors are superior to gasoline engines for vehicles but the refueling is not yet practical for several critical situations. There are many, myself included, for whom electric makes sense, it was only a problem when the gov tried to ram them down everyone else’s throat.
You need to calculate cost per mile over maybe 10 years or the life of the vehicle. The amount you pay for electricity to recharge the battery can also vary a lot. At some charging stations the refueling cost will be similar to gasoline.
100 miles a day is about 3 times the average
HOW ARE YOU CALCULATING THE POWER COSTS???
And the initial outlay for the vehicle itself is more for the Tesla. Not sure about insurance costs and repair costs.
So overall, it may be a wash if you keep the Tesla long enough.
It’s only 2.98 in my corner of AZ..
I just rented a ‘25 hybrid Camry for a five day 3000 mile round trip. 40 mpg, plenty of power, comfortable. I did KC to SLC in a long 18-hour shot without much trouble. Loved it.
Betcha that’s not possible with an electric. You can’t make 10 minute potty/gas stops.
Except the Tesla costs twice as much as the Camry.
the stolen childhood of all those who mine the rare earth minerals for EV production? priceless.