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In before the EV cheerleaders explain why this is a good thing 😂

[Red Badger]

[joshua c]

teslagator will be here momentarily

he is currently giving a test drive for a potential tesla customer

[rickomatic]

In before the EV cheerleaders explain why this is a good thing

EV's should be a personal choice dependent on one's own unique circumstances. For most, they don't make sense. For others they might. I've never considered one until now. There is an EV coming to market sometime in the next couple quarters that makes perfect sense for my wife and I. It's the Aptera. It is a super efficient 2 seater 3 wheel autocycle unlike any other. Base model has a range of 250 miles. Three other models have ranges of 400, 600, and 1000 miles. The best and unique part of this EV is it is solar augmented. It is capable of delivering up to 40 miles of range from solar in one day. For many commuters this can mean completely free off grid travel. For us, a semi retired couple it makes perfect sense. Our electricity in central WA is 100% hydro. Our Kwh price is among the lowest in the world at $0.045 per Kwh. To charge our 400 mile range that we have preordered, from 0-100% would cost less than $2. My wife drives a total of 9 miles a day commuting to the bus barn where she drives a school bus. With the up to 40 free solar range per day she can basically drive all year for free. Check out this link if you're intrigued. If nothing else, it's an interesting engineering feat. It is unique in the automotive world. Aptera

[Sam Gamgee]

Not a fan but the attraction is that it is cheaper. For the same mileage at average electric company rates the cost if about 1/3rd of gasoline. Problem is there are no taxes on electric cars to keep the infrastructure in good shape. I have to assume taxes on EVs are coming.