Bought an EV? You got sodomized.

[leafs43]

Depends on the perspective.

If you bought a one of the more popular EV models, with their value plummeting replacement parts will be cheap af when something inevitably breaks.


But if you invest in technology thinking it’s going to hold its value i have a $600 typewriter to sell you

[frankdtank20]

Got a great car cheap af compared to comparable ICE cars. Electricity is free because of solar, no servicing, everything about it has been awesome so far.

I don't have any ideological commitment to one kind of engine or the other, but my Model Y is a great car and has been an awesome deal whichever way you look at it.

Well yeah the flip side is used EVs lose so much value quickly so you can get a good deal on a used one. They're probably great buying used and if you have no kids, have a short commute. Different lifestyles, different needs, which is why governments trying to mandate them is ridiculous. I think in a couple of decades EVs have a bright future, but they're remain a niche until the batteries are completely different and the infrastructure for a full recharge away from home takes less than 10 minutes.

[Xtermin8fascist]

Well yeah the flip side is used EVs lose so much value quickly so you can get a good deal on a used one. They're probably great buying used and if you have no kids, have a short commute. Different lifestyles, different needs, which is why governments trying to mandate them is ridiculous. I think in a couple of decades EVs have a bright future, but they're remain a niche until the batteries are completely different and the infrastructure for a full recharge away from home takes less than 10 minutes.

They are also promoting them because fossil fuels are going to be less available in the coming decades.

[wickedman]

Ya I definitely pissed a lot of money away, bought at like apex worst time (during COVID and before the tax break changed).

But I doubt I'll think about selling it unless there is some massive change in technology. Does everything I need it to.

And I think only Toyota or something was the one legacy auto maker to not be retarded during this whole thing. Sadly, no US company could get away with it, but even if someone managed to fake EV interest for a few years that would have been a major win. Was obvious that the timelines were unrealistic, they didn't have the infrastructure to mass produce, and by the time they might, Tesla will have already doubled the distance per charge etc. Even more laughable that they thought they would do it without their charging infrastructure at first.

[TheCore84]

Yeah, but think of how much money they saved not paying for gas. Checkmate.

Sarcasm right

[BotDetector]

Imagine paying arab oil sheiks for gasoline when you can charge at home for free.


lol

[BotDetector]

2006 chevy. 100% range.
you lose.

Go be poor somewhere else.

Chevy...2006.....lol

[JeepBruh]

Sarcasm right

Very much.

In order for most EVs to financially make sense you need to drive alot and live in an area with high gas prices with low electricity rates. There is a case for EVs, but for most people paying extra for an EV to save money on gas does not work out.

The people mentioned in the article basically got fleeced because there is no way they could have saved enough money from gas to make up for the huge price drop on EVs if they had waited a year or two.

[BotDetector]

Very much.

In order for most EVs to financially make sense you need to drive alot and live in an area with high gas prices with low electricity rates. There is a case for EVs, but for most people paying extra for an EV to save money on gas does not work out.

The people mentioned in the article basically got fleeced because there is no way they could have saved enough money from gas to make up for the huge price drop on EVs if they had waited a year or two.

Nah.

Explain to the class why a $35k Camry is a "better buy" than a $35k Model 3. The Model 3 will be cheaper to operate, period.

[theory816]

TBF to Tesla, they arn't just used as EVs but also a styling statement. The price point is to also separate them from the poors. It has worked for Tesla brand somewhat but the brand power just isn't as good as they'd like it to be.

[BotDetector]

TBF to Tesla, they arn't just used as EVs but also a styling statement. The price point is to also separate them from the poors. It has worked for Tesla brand somewhat but the brand power just isn't as good as they'd like it to be.

36k car separates you from the poors? LOL. A brand new MY is 36k.

[theory816]

36k car separates you from the poors? LOL. A brand new MY is 36k.

Bruv they were like 40k+

[BotDetector]

Bruv they were like 40k+

Bruv they're 36k now. 7.5k rebate is at Point of Sale in 2024.

[Muscle2021]

Bruv they're 36k now. 7.5k rebate is at Point of Sale in 2024.

Yeah price is dropping because they are chit

[BotDetector]

Yeah price is dropping because they are chit

a broke ass russian in eastern europe can't afford one brah. lol

[JayJ350]

Nah.

Explain to the class why a $35k Camry is a "better buy" than a $35k Model 3. The Model 3 will be cheaper to operate, period.

Looks like somebody failed at looking into maintenance.

[BotDetector]

Looks like somebody failed at looking into maintenance.

Nothing but 3 sets of tires and 3 gallons of washer fluid in 150k. Literally nothing.

[PimpinisEasy]

Tesla is American crap - a lot of quality problems.

I have a lexus hybrid, well built, holds its value and high MPG.

[JayJ350]

Nothing but 3 sets of tires and 3 gallons of washer fluid in 150k. Literally nothing.

LMAO @ this level of dishonesty.

"nothing ever goes wrong with electronics and batteries guys, srs, never any problems happening to anyone ever and they are so cheap and easy to fix!"

[bertishere]

who fukn cares what the next person is driving? some of ya'll care about what other people do more than yourselves.

dont like ev's? don't buy one.


EV haters are starting to sound like apple haters.

[frankdtank20]

Nothing but 3 sets of tires and 3 gallons of washer fluid in 150k. Literally nothing.

You haven't driven 50K miles total in your life, Wincel. That requires having reasons to leave the house and taking care of yourself. The frauding is off the charts.

[BotDetector]

You haven't driven 50K miles total in your life, Wincel. That requires having reasons to leave the house and taking care of yourself. The frauding is off the charts.

EvErYon I DiSagREe With Is WinCEl

[BotDetector]

LMAO @ this level of dishonesty.

"nothing ever goes wrong with electronics and batteries guys, srs, never any problems happening to anyone ever and they are so cheap and easy to fix!"

Oh wow look at this cuck. Yeah brah, I said "nothing ever goes wrong".

FACT: EV's cost less to maintain. Maybe if you suk a few more dinks this year you'll be able to afford one. Until then, enjoy paying for gas. LOL

[BotDetector]

Tesla is American crap - a lot of quality problems.

I have a lexus hybrid, well built, holds its value and high MPG.

lol you don't own a car. lol @ sand people owning cars other than Toyota trucks with machine guns on them. The iranian armored force. LOL

[InPhase]

Oh wow look at this cuck. Yeah brah, I said "nothing ever goes wrong".

FACT: EV's cost less to maintain. Maybe if you suk a few more dinks this year you'll be able to afford one. Until then, enjoy paying for gas. LOL

Until the battery dies, and then it costs more than the car is worth to replace, so you throw it away, and the environmental benefits vs ICE disappear in a second. Massive con.

[Weightaholic]

There's a couple of issues here in addition to "hurr durr EV car bad".

1. Used car prices across the board have dropped substantially yoy. Mass chip shortages drove the prices of them up to unrealistic levels, to the point where you could sell a car that was a couple of years old at near or even above original purchase price.

2. If you're not a fleet buyer(a la say Hertz), why do you care? The average car tends to lose about half it's value in the first 3 years and people still buy new cars regardless. Anyone who buys a car knows they drop a shtload the second you drive them off the showroom floor.

3. For prospective buyers of EV's, this is actually good news.

[RIKTER]

Although the other thing about Teslas is the battery only lasts for 120k and then costs $10k to replace.

If ^^^ thats accurate, then I cant imagine they had any real resale value, especially anything with 50K plus on them? Plus, I would imagine the turn around time of getting them replaced isnt quick.

[NitrogenWidget]

If ^^^ thats accurate, then I cant imagine they had any real resale value, especially anything with 50K plus on them? Plus, I would imagine the turn around time of getting them replaced isnt quick.

he's almost right.
the cheaper tesla's are warrantied for 100k 0r 8 yrs.
the battery on the cheaper models costs about 10k but you can't install it. that's another 4 or 5 grand.

the good news is with so few charges in the us cross country road trips are out of the question so you'll probably get 8-10 yrs before you have to start worrying.

if you get the expensive ones you get a 10yr or 120k warranty but it will cost between 18k-20k to have batteries replaced.

[BotDetector]

he's almost right.
the cheaper tesla's are warrantied for 100k 0r 8 yrs.
the battery on the cheaper models costs about 10k but you can't install it. that's another 4 or 5 grand.

the good news is with so few charges in the us cross country road trips are out of the question so you'll probably get 8-10 yrs before you have to start worrying.

if you get the expensive ones you get a 10yr or 120k warranty but it will cost between 18k-20k to have batteries replaced.

Imagine keeping a car for 12 years.

Being poor sounds sucky.

[goody1]

Imagine keeping a car for 12 years.

Being poor sounds sucky.

Why not? When I buy a vehicle I drive it into the ground or until the repairs start to nickel and dime me.